Economics Department
Washington and Lee’s Department of Economics seeks to give its students a fundamental understanding of economic processes and institutions with an emphasis on the liberal arts. Students learn to think critically using analytical tools, allowing them to apply theory to economic and social issues.
With the empirical tools of the discipline, students also develop an ability to evaluate the validity of theoretical predictions. Additionally, students develop communication skills, making graduates well-suited to address complex issues in today’s world.
W&L’s Patrick Solcher Awarded Fulbright to Spain
For Solcher, teaching English in Spain is an opportunity to meaningfully immerse himself in a new culture and continue building his language skills.
W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
This year’s honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from April 30-May 3.
W&L to Host “Slices of Research” Program at Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse
Newly promoted faculty members will present their research in a PechaKucha format on April 14.
Art Goldsmith to Present Nobel Prize Symposium Talk
The Jackson T. Stephens Professor of Economics will discuss this year’s Nobel Prize winners in Economic Sciences on April 2 in Leyburn Library.
W&L Students Accepted into American Economic Association Summer Training Program
Ayanna Moore ’27 and Charlie Salome Sabines ’28 will participate in the prestigious program this summer at American University in Washington, D.C.
W&L Student Accepted into Public Policy and International Affairs Program
Lucas Kim ’27 will participate in the program this summer at Princeton University.
Change Agents: DeLaney Center Interns Help Drive Social Progress
Eleven W&L students participated in the first full year of programming spread across multiple states.
2025 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
These alumni exemplify leadership, service and professional excellence and will be honored during Five-Star Festival, Oct. 3–5, 2025.
Bringing Humanity Into The Conversation
Kate LeMasters ’15 cultivated a career of addressing public health inequalities with marginalized societies.
A Career in Economics
American Economic Association
