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October 28, 2024

Thank you to all of our alumni and students who participated Career Day.

October 24, 2024

The Department invites applications for Assistant Professor of Economics - Macroeconomics of Inequality or Macroeconomics and Environmental Issues

October 22, 2024

Alumni gathered at the Los Angeles Country Club on October 8, 2024 to connect with faculty and friends, and support the department.

 

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