This research area develops the statistical methods used to study economic phenomena and is a long-standing strength of the department. Faculty in this group have made fundamental contributions to cross-sectional and panel data methods, causal inference, time series methods, quantile methods, and structural estimation.
As a testament to the quality of our Econometrics group, it includes numerous faculty who hold endowed positions and is routinely ranked among the top Econometrics groups in the world [e.g., Economics Field Rankings: Econometrics | IDEAS/RePEc and Best Master's in Econometrics Programs - US News Rankings]. Furthermore, the group hosts workshops for advanced training that attracts economists from around world.
Find upcoming seminars with MSU Department of Economics and guest faculty discussing current research in econometrics.