Econ Stem

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is now designated as a STEM degree for the purposes of Optional Practical Training (OPT) and the STEM extension for international students on a visa.

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is now designated as a STEM degree for the purposes of Optional Practical Training (OPT) and the STEM extension for international students on a visa.

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Statement on Racist Violence and Social Exclusion

Black Lives Matter. We declare and affirm this truth in the face of any verbal or material attempt to deny it. The current tragedies and structures of violence, exclusion and exploitation of Black people were made by human actors. They date back to colonial times and slavery but persist to today. Teaching and research in the economics profession have often served to legitimize such structures portraying them as the outcome of the free and fair play of the market. The UMass Economics Department has a long tradition of research dedicated to uncovering structures of oppression, exploitation, exclusion and violence. This tradition must be rethought and adapted to place racial injustice at the center, as a dimension that should not be overlooked.