Research
Researchers at the Department of Economics are active participants in the international academic community and they also engage in societal debates.
Department of Economics
Department of Economics
The Department of Economics is committed to outstanding research and research-based education at all levels. We are particularly strong in microeconomic theory and empirical microeconomics with a focus on labor and personnel economics, urban and transport economics, energy and environmental economics, as well as competition and innovation economics.
We offer Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees in Economics. The study programmes are structured to ensure internationally recognized qualifications and a lifelong human capital.
We are part of Helsinki Graduate School of Economics. Helsinki GSE is a unit for economic research and graduate education that was established in 2018 together with Hanken School of Economics and the University of Helsinki.
Get to know our work
We strive for outstanding economic research, teaching and societal impact.
Contact information
Visiting address
Ekonominaukio 1
FI-02150 Espoo
Finland
Postal address
Department of Economics
Aalto University School of Business
PO BOX 21210
FI-00076 AALTO
FINLAND
Department Administration
Head of the Department: Professor Matti Liski
Secretary: Maria Nyberg
School of Business
Ekonominaukio 1
News
KY nominated Professor Matti Liski as Teacher of the Year 2023
Students describe Liski’s teaching style as top-tier, exciting and encouraging
Online course "Forests, wood and carbon" available for all in Aalto Open University
You may follow the course independently during May 2023.
Register for training in research data management and open science in spring 2023
Registration is open for the spring 2023 training!
Yrjö Jahnsson Foundation Science Award to two doctors of development economics with long careers
Ritva Reinikka and Pertti Haaparanta share the Lifetime Achievement AwardEvents
Art & Tech Open Call Demo Day 2023
Introducing the Art & Tech Open Call ‘23 & showcasing Aalto Studios’ research and technology infrastructure.
Ethical Review and Ethical Self-Evaluation at Aalto
Learn about ethical review with Dr. Annukka Jyrämä, Data Agent Dr. Enrico Glerean, and Legal Counsel Anniina Harju.
Data documentation, folder organisation, and describing datasets in repositories
Learn about data documentation, organisation, and metadata with Data Agents Dr. Pedro Silva, Ilari Lähteenmäki, and Information Specialist Laura Mure from Research Services.
Solve the SDGs 2023
A hackathon on two continents for one purpose: building a better tomorrow. Apply by Friday 17.3. to join!School of Business
At the School of Business we strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.
