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Economics

Denison's Department of Economics provides a curriculum that focuses upon the institutional, analytic, and empirical framework within which economic decision-making occurs.

The Financial Economics concentration specializes in quantitative and qualitative analyses of the role of the finance, insurance and real estate sector in the US economy.

Jessica Bean

Jessica S. Bean,Associate Professor, Chair of Economics

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Denison is one of few liberal arts colleges to offer access to 9 Bloomberg Terminals to its students.

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Spotlights

Rebecca Homan

Denison Magazine

Pedagogy perfected

Denison's Teaching Seminar introduces relevant teaching topics, stimulates discussion within the group, and builds community for new faculty members.

Zarrina Juraqulova

Denison Magazine

Economics from every angle

Zarrina Juraqulova shares how her childhood in Central Asia informed her career path and how economics is as much about people as money.

Zarrina Juraqulova sitting on a chair

5 questions with Economics’ Zarrina Juraqulova

Juraqulova shares how growing up in Central Asia informed her career, how economics is as much about people as money, and why she strives to keep learning

Collage of 90s Denison Alumni

Denison Magazine

To go proudly and boldly into the world

For these high-achieving ’90s graduates, an education on The Hill was about exploring, stumbling, adapting — and thriving.

Mai Coffee start up owner Alan Phung '22

Student entrepreneur gains competitive edge

Alan Phung ’22 has learned a lot as a student and entrepreneur. And plans for his start-up, Mai Coffee, are perking up.

Suni Harford

Denison Magazine

Invested In Change

Suni Harford ’84 one of the most powerful women in finance, on how a rising environmental and social consciousness has transformed investing—and forced

Yehle’s JoGo coffee straw has a built-in filter.

Ready to launch

Startup entrepreneur Nick Yehle ’20 is guided to his goal with help from Denison’s Red Frame Lab

Rob Moore '12

Q&A with Rob Moore '12, principal at Scioto Analysis

Philosophy major Rob Moore '12 is the principal for Scioto Analysis, a public policy analysis firm based in Columbus, Ohio.

Heather Bellini '91

Hackers Beware

Heather Bellini ‘91 leaves a Goldman Sachs partnership to take a startup cybersecurity firm to the next level.

Miles Davis '20

Scoring that first job — at Cisco

Economics major Miles Davis '20 landed a great job at Cisco Systems in San Jose — here's how he made it happen

Nick Flocken ’09

Denison Magazine

Water World

Nick Flocken ’09 looks back on his time with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.

A Bloomberg terminal in use.

Bloomberg Terminals: Real-time market data

Bloomberg Terminals give students access to real-time financial news and data — and help prepare them for careers in business and finance.

Colbalt Kaiser '21 with his sister

A Jump Start to Post-Graduate Success

Leading employers and alumni share in an eight-week overview of industries skills, experiences, and trending career paths.

Addie Buzas '20

Addie Buzas ‘20 wins a post-graduation Orr Fellowship

With a potent triple major in math, economics, and Spanish, Addie Buzas ‘20 has won a two-year Orr Fellowship.

Alan Phung '22

Where We Go

Mai Coffee - could it be your coffee, too?

Alan Phung ’22 has already launched a successful startup business selling coffee.

What's Happening

Awards & Honors

Oliver Gignoux ’23: President’s Medalist

“People say Denison is a special place ... I still surprised to the extent that it has impacted my worldview and the relationships I value most.”

Student News

Sophie Russell '26 pitches concept at national competition

Preparing for a pitch competition is an all-team effort, led by Red Frame's Rick Coplin.

Film Screenings

Third Annual Middle East Film Festival

Denison's Third Annual Middle East Film Festival in Herrick Hall on Thursdays at 6pm during the month of February.

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