Department of Economics

Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Dr. Dan S. Rickman, Regents Professor of Economics in Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, received the 2025 Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement. This is known as the highest North American honor in regional economics.

Mon, Nov 24, 2025

The U.S. economy is entering a period of heightened uncertainty as inflation shows signs of resurging and the once-strong labor market begins to soften, according to a new forecast from OSU’s Center for Applied Economic Research.

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Spears Business is home to Oklahoma’s only large-scale econometric forecasting model at a public university. Dr. Hongbo Wang and Dr. Dan Rickman use the model to create and interpret economic forecasts for entities that include the Oklahoma Tax Commission and Oklahoma State Board of Equalization.

Mon, Nov 10, 2025

A Spears School of Business alumna holds the American women’s record for running the fastest mile. Five years after earning her bachelor’s degree in economics, Sinclaire Johnson is gaining momentum as a professional athlete with Olympic goals.

Tue, Sep 23, 2025

The best value public institution of higher education in Oklahoma is Oklahoma State University.

Wed, May 14, 2025

Spears Business sophomore Avery Lay was honored at the 2025 Udall Scholarship competition after conducting research on Elouise Cobell’s impact on Native American communities, particularly in tribal trust management and federal accountability.

Tue, May 13, 2025

How does high-speed internet relate to agriculture? Spears Business assistant professor Dr. Minhae Kim’s research indicates crop productivity rises by an average of 9.3% after three years in United States zip codes receiving Community Connect Grants for broadband service.