Fordham University Department of Economics

Economics shapes the way cities function—from subway fares to rent control. At Fordham University’s Department of Economics, these questions aren’t just academic; they’re part of daily conversation in a neighborhood where policy debates spill into sidewalk cafés and subway platforms. Classes and research here lean into urban dynamics, reflecting the pulse of a borough that never stops negotiating supply and demand.

You’ll find the department on the seventh floor of 113 W 60th St New York, NY 10023, steps from Lincoln Center and the buzz of Columbus Circle. The address places it at the crossroads of Midtown ambition and Upper West Side intellectual curiosity, where students and faculty often discuss theories over coffee from the delis below. The area’s mix of high-rises and brownstones mirrors the department’s blend of macroeconomic theory and real-world application.

Undergraduate and graduate programs cover microeconomics, econometrics, labor markets, and international trade—fields that resonate in a city built on global commerce. Faculty research often zeroes in on inequality, urban development, and financial regulation, topics that feel immediate when you’re blocks from Wall Street. To ask about admissions, course offerings, or office hours, call (212) 636-6000.

Lincoln Square’s energy seeps into the department’s rhythm; lectures sometimes end with students debating over falafel at the halal carts outside. For directions, pull up the map and walk toward the glass towers—you’ll hear the department before you see it.