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  • PLU Economics Professor Dr. Martin Wurm addresses the Pierce County Economic Index forum on Jan. 9, 2014, as fellow Professor Neal Johnson looks on. PLU Professors Deliver Pierce County Economic Forecast Pacific Lutheran University economists Drs. Neal Johnson and Martin Wurm delivered the 2014 Pierce…

    January 9, 2014 PLU Economics Professor Dr. Martin Wurm addresses the Pierce County Economic Index forum on Jan. 9, 2014, as fellow Professor Neal Johnson looks on. PLU Professors Deliver Pierce County Economic Forecast Pacific Lutheran University economists Drs. Neal Johnson and Martin Wurm delivered the 2014 Pierce County Economic Index (PCEI) forecast this morning at a breakfast at Tacoma’s Hotel Murano hosted by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber. Looking ahead in 2014, the economists

  • Professor of Economics | Department of Economics | petersna@plu.edu | Following his B.A.

    Norris Peterson Professor of Economics Email: petersna@plu.edu Status:Emeritus Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1983 B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1975 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Teaching Areas: Labor Economics, Mathematical Economics, Game Theory, Microeconomic Theory Research Interests: Economic education, income distribution, forensic economics Biography Following his B.A. degree with honors in Economics and Mathematics from PLU in 1975, Norris

  • Major in Economics Minimum of 32 semester hours Required Courses for all Economic Majors 20 semester hours ECON 101, 102, and 499 ECON 301 or 302 STAT 231 or MATH/

    international macroeconomic theory and policy, including the balance of payments accounts, foreign exchange markets, theory of exchange rates, policies under fixed and flexible exchange rates, economic integration, global financial crises, policy coordination. Prerequisite: ECON 102 or consent of instructor. (4) ECON 344 : Econometrics Introduction to the methods and tools of econometrics as the basis for applied research in economics. Specification, estimation, and testing in the classical linear

  • The Department of Economics offers the unique opportunity to participate in an economics alumni mentoring program for all majors to help you prepare for your life beyond PLU.

    National Conference of Undergraduate Research Congratulations to Hanna Venera for the acceptance of her paper: "Covid19: An Econometric Analysis of Depression Rates" to the 2021 virtual National Conference of Undergraduate Research. From PLU to Public Health Amy Spieker ’09 economics/political science alumna on community health advocacy, service and building relationships. More Economics Students Expand Possibilities Four PLU women present research at national conference. View Resolute PLU Economics

    Professor Krisztina Nagy, Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 107 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The curriculum for the Business and Economic History program at PLU is administered by the History department, and taught by the Benson Family Chair.

    Studies minor History Department Economics Department School of Business Click here: Sign up on our business & economic history information listThe Eighteenth Dale E. Benson LectureThe Eighteenth Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History will be a celebration of the Benson Student/Faculty Research Fellowship program, which has produced 16 research projects since its inaugural year in 2016. A lecture and celebration is scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025 in the Scandinavian Cultural

    Business and Economic History Program
    253-535-8305
    Xavier, Room 101 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Economics of golf By Jesse Major ’15 An unconventional approach to economics that allows students to shoot lasers and travel PGA tour destinations was taught this J-Term by Mark Reiman, associate professor of economics. This class, The Economics of Golf, was inspired by a book…

    discuss the economics behind golf. “I like to test economic theories,” Reiman said. “But I am not an avid golfer.” Many of the students didn’t have much experience with golf, but wanted to test economic theories. Dimitri Sammpas ’13, an economics and business major, has experience with mini golf and Wii Golf. “One of my interests in economics is in depth economics analysis of business as well as using economic theory,” Sammpas said. Unlike the traditional economics class, The Economics of Golf allowed

  • The following is a breakdown of the number of employees and hall residents at PLU. Please ensure that Mail Services receives enough copies of bulletins, newsletters and any other material to be

    On Campus Distribution CountsThe following is a breakdown of the number of employees and hall residents at PLU. Please ensure that Mail Services receives enough copies of bulletins, newsletters and any other material to be distributed. Offices and DepartmentsInformationCounts ONE TO EACH DEPARTMENT85 MAIL STOPS49 FULL TIME FACULTY215 PART TIME FACULTY33 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF299 Budget Heads (included in above counts)124 Deans & Chairs (included in above counts)39 STAFF310 FULL COUNT857 SHORT

  • Select 5 interests below within our online tool to match academic majors to your interests.

    Explore Majors that fit your interests!Finding out what you are interested in will help shape your academic path and discover a job that is more enjoyable and a vocational calling. Discovering your calling is a journey that can lead to work you are more interested in doing and a more fulfilling and successful career. Select 5 interests below. Stronger matches will appear higher.Majors at PLULearn more about PLU academic programs that match your interests. View PLU MajorsAre you interested in

  • Healthcare Economics news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Healthcare Economics: An Interview with Teresa Hackler and Karen Travis By Michael Halvorson, Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History The following excerpts were gathered from an April 24, 2018 conversation between Michael Halvorson, PLU student Teresa Hackler, and Economics professor Karen Travis. Hackler and Travis completed a Benson Summer Research project together in… April 24, 2018 Benson Family ResearchBusiness and Economic HistoryHealthcare EconomicsKaren TravisOregon State

  • Interested in a future job at a major tech company? Come and meet a Pacific Lutheran University graduate who successfully followed that career path. Cameron Emerson ’08 graduated from PLU with a degree in Economics. These days the Oregon native works out of Chicago as…

    world’s most powerful companies and give advice to Lutes preparing to enter the workforce. ———- May 3, 7:00 p.m. | Ingram 100 This event is free and open to the public. Read Previous Alexa and Innovation Research at Amazon Read Next Healthcare Economics: An Interview with Teresa Hackler and Karen Travis LATEST POSTS Recording of Glory M. Liu’s 2023 Benson Lecture Released November 21, 2023 Benson Research Fellows to Present March 31, 2023 Summer Research Fellows Share Results October 15, 2021 Summer