Research
The Department of Economics fosters a research culture that is collaborative, international, and thematically diverse, sustained by a vibrant seminar series that attract leading scholars from around the world.
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.
People at the Department of Economics
Meet our professors, researchers, doctoral students and staff.
Studies
Economics can be studied as a major in the Bachelor's Programme, in the Master’s Programme and in the PhD Programme, or as a minor in any of the school's Bachelor’s or Master’s Programmes.
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 Pauli Murto
Assistant: Milja Kylänpää, milja.kylanpaa@aalto.fi
School of Business
Ekonominaukio 1
News
Five things every consumer should understand about electricity demand and production
Professor of Practice Iivo Vehviläinen explains why embracing wind can be the key to a more stable future
Publishing Research Data Alongside Research Articles
Data availability statements are increasingly required by scientific journals. They include information on what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms
Training offered in AI in research, data visualisation, cyber security + more – register now!
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Aalto Distinguished Professor Otto Toivanen: ‘The best thing is when you find an interesting problem and perhaps even a way to solve it’
Otto Toivanen, Professor of Economics at the School of Business, was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor at the opening of the academic year on September 2, 2025.Events
Cybersecurity management, Dec 2, 2025
Learn about cybersecurity management with Data Agent, Dr. Tanesh Kumar.
Advanced Energy Project Course Gala 2025
This gala is the culmination of the Aalto Advanced Energy Project (AEP) course, where Energy Engineering MSc student teams carry out projects for external companies.
Aalto Creatives Demo Day | December 2025 (external link)
Aalto Creatives Demo Day pitch event in Marsio where pre-incubator teams present their business ideas.
Aalto University & VTT: Christmas Carols
O come all Ye faithful and join us for the season’s most beautiful carols on Thursday December 11th at 8:00 - the event will be held at Restaurant Arvo, Ekonominaukio 1.School of Business
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