About Us
Welcome to the School of Economics at the University of Maine. Formed in 2007 through
the merger of the longstanding Departments of Economics and Resource Economics and Policy, the School of Economics has a faculty of over 20 economists.
We offer introductory courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in economic theory, econometrics, and several specific fields of study including: community and regional economics; environmental and health economics; financial and business economics; international economics; and public and labor economics.
The goals of the School's academic programs are to train students to think analytically and critically about social, environmental, and business economic issues, and to provide a solid foundation in social science not only for further study and careers in economics, but also for careers in law, public service, business, and related fields. Our unifying conviction is not political or ideological but methodological: that economics is an incomparably powerful tool for understanding society and public policy issues.
School of Economics
The faculty of the school are housed in Winslow and Stevens Halls. Our director, Professor George Criner, and his support staff (Karen Casey and Tammy Crosby) have offices in 206 Winslow Hall.
5782 Winslow Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5782
Phone: 207-581-3154 | Fax: 207-581-4278
5774 Stevens Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5774
Phone: 207-581-3154 | Fax: 207-581-1851
E-mail: george.criner@umit.maine.edu
