Virginia Tech Economics

Ayesha Rascoe (NPR Weekend Edition Sunday) interviews @VT_Econ Prof. Djavad Salehi-Isfahani about developments in Iran. Extremely enlightening. @VT_Science npr.org/2026/03/15/nx-…

Our students are back from @SXSWEDU in Austin, where they spent the week learning about the future of education and education policy. The trip is part of a course led by Professor Debass, giving students academic credit while engaging with leaders shaping education.

Congratulations to Nicole Ebreo on being named a recipient of Virginia Tech’s Outstanding New Advisor Award for 2026! 🎉 Students describe her as approachable, supportive, and impactful, and we couldn’t agree more. Well deserved! 👏 #HokieEconomics #VirginiaTech

So incredibly grateful for our VT Economics family! 🧡 Huge thanks to all who supported the department on #VTGivingDay — and special appreciation to Susan & Bob Quisenberry, whose generous challenge gift inspired so many others to give back & make an impact. @VT_Science

Goal reached. Bonus unlocked. Thank you to everyone who supported the Department of Economics on Giving Day. Your gift generated positive externalities across our entire department. We can’t wait to show you what’s next. 🦃📈

It’s Giving Day. If we hit our donor goal, we unlock bonus funds for student programs. A $5 gift helps us get there! Your donation supports: • Student orgs • Competitions • Research opportunities • Guest speakers Give and help unlock more: givingday.vt.edu/amb/economics

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Will Prokopik is graduating this spring with a B.A. in Economics and minors in GIS, Data & Decisions, and Blue Planet. Will used the flexibility of the economics degree to connect data analysis with environmental and resource systems.

Stuck on supply and demand? Get help at the Economics Tutoring Center for ECON 2005 & 2006. 🗓️ Monday–Thursday 🕓 5:30–8:00 PM 📍 Pamplin 3028

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Meet Jahnavi, a senior transfer working toward dual degrees in Economics & Finance. In her short time at Virginia Tech, she has gained hands-on data experience & taken full advantage of several opportunities. Her advice: start small, get involved, and the rest will follow.

A new semester means new faces in the classroom! This spring, we’re excited to welcome: ➡️ Michael Enz (Director of Professional Development at @TeachingVT) will teach Micro Theory ➡️ Michael Wagnon (MA Econ ’21) will teach Principles of Micro Great teaching makes a difference!

Welcome back, Hokies! A new semester means new classes, new opportunities, and plenty of economics ahead. We’re excited to see our students back on campus and ready to learn! 🦃❤️🧡 👉 What economics course are you most excited about this fall? Drop it in the comments!

We are proud to recognize Hans Haller, named Professor Emeritus of Economics at Virginia Tech. Over nearly four decades, his scholarship in microeconomic theory and game theory has left a lasting mark on the field. Read more here: news.vt.edu/articles/2025/…

RT @DasNandini_VT: Prepping as I again teach Intermediate Macro in the Spring. A bit emotional cause it would be my last semester at @VT_Ec…

Congratulations to Hans Haller on a brilliant career. Many thanks for his contributions. @VT_Econ @VT_Science news.vt.edu/content/news_v…

Happy Holidays from the Department of Economics! We’re taking a few weeks off to recharge and will see you soon. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful break!

Sheryl Ball’s Rockonomics course welcomed Thor Hanes of the New River Blues Society, who introduced students to the harmonica and the technological changes that have shaped its sound over time. news.vt.edu/videos/k/2025/…

🎉 We’re proud to announce our Fall 2025 Faculty Award winners! 🌟 Outstanding Outreach: Jadrian Wooten 🌟 Outstanding Graduate Student Mentoring: Hector Tzavellas 🌟 Outstanding Service: Melinda Miller Congratulations to all. Thank you for the impact you make every day!

RT @VTAgEcon: AAEC is thrilled to celebrate our Alumni Achievement Award recipient, Thomas Debass ’97, M.S. ’01! The Graduate School will p…