Economics

The Department of Economics recently hosted the 5th Annual New Mexico Economics Research Day. This event brought together state legislators and UNM faculty and students to experience four research projects focused on municipal water use, cannabis...

The University of New Mexico Department of Economics will highlight four different state-specific economic research projects during its annual New Mexico Economics Research Day, on Friday, Aug. 14 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The free event will be held in the...

Beginning Aug. 1, Professor of Economics Matías Fontenla will serve as chair of The University of New Mexico's Department of Economics. A member of the UNM faculty for more than two decades, Fontenla has held several leadership roles, including serving...

Each year, The University of New Mexico selects a handful of professors to be honored with the highest faculty title the University bestows — distinguished professor. Announced jointly by the UNM Office of Academic Affairs in collaboration with the...

As climate change intensifies drought conditions across the Southwest, researchers at The University of New Mexico are examining how agricultural water is used in one of New Mexico’s most critical river systems.

Kingsley Nelson Jr.’s impact on The University of New Mexico will remain long after he graduates. Nelson, who is majoring in chemical engineering with a minor in economics, plans to complete a master’s degree at UNM in December.

The Southwest Hispanic Research Institute (SHRI) will host La Casita: A Conversation About How We Got Here, a brown bag lecture on Nov. 12, from 12–1:15 p.m. Led by SHRI’s first permanent director, José A. Rivera, and featuring Economics Professor...

Jingjing Wang, associate professor of economics and associate director of the Water Resources Program at The University of New Mexico, has been named a recipient of the 2025 NM EPSCoR Mentor Award.

The 4th annual New Mexico Economics Research Day, hosted by the University of New Mexico Department of Economics, was held recently featuring five research projects that have a direct impact on New Mexico.

The Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE) recently held its annual summer conference in New Mexico to showcase and discuss the latest research findings, contributing to the knowledge and advancement in environmental and resource...