Recent News
We are pleased to announce that Teaching Professor Melissa Knox of the Department of Economics is a co-author of a recent study examining the effects of the federal Community Eligibility Provision (universal free school meals), which found that implementation in over 1,000 schools and 155,000+ students was associated with a reduction in high-blood-pressure prevalence
The UW Department of Economics was honored to host Professor James A. Robinson, 2024 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and University Professor at the University of Chicago, as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Milliman Lecture on October 7, 2025.
The Department of Economics Undergraduate Mentorship Program is now accepting submissions for mentors for the 2025–2026 academic year. This program connects alumni and professionals with undergraduate economics students to provide guidance, share career insights, and support students as they prepare for life after UW.
Teaching Professor Melissa Knox of the Department of Economics recently collaborated on research evaluating the City of Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program, which provides low-income households with monthly stipends to purchase fruits and vegetables. The study found that participants experienced improved food security and increased fruit and vegetable consumption.
The UW Department of Economics is pleased to announce that the 2025 Milliman Lecture will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. We are honored to welcome Professor James Robinson from the University of Chicago as this year’s keynote speaker. Professor Robinson, the 2024 Nobel Laureate, is renowned for his groundbreaking research on political and economic development.
UW Economics teaching professor, Melissa Knox, was recently featured in The Seattle Times and The Seattle Medium for her research on Seattle's Fresh Bucks program, which provides households with cash benefits to purchase fresh produce. The study examines how the program supports food security and access to healthy foods in the community.
The Department of Economics is pleased to share details about the 8th Annual Pacific Northwest Labor Day Workshop, taking place Friday, September 19, 2025, in Savery Hall, Room 410 at the University of Washington.
On Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, the Department of Economics honored our undergraduate and PhD degree recipients, in a spectacular occasion, at the Husky Union Building Ballroom, at the University of Washington.
The festivities were presided over by Chair Eric Zivot, and the Department of Economics Faculty.
The Department of Economics mourns the passing of Dr. Patrick L. Bajari, a cherished colleague, teacher, and mentor whose contributions left a lasting mark on our academic community.