Program in Economic History

Economic history is the study of the long-term development of economies. The field uses empirical evidence, the tools of economics and econometrics, and appreciation of institutional context to understand how economies functioned in different times and places, and how present-day economic problems reflect earlier development. The Program in Economic History exists within the Economic Growth Center to foster research in the field of economic history.

The program exists primarily to support the activities of faculty and graduate students at Yale.  Potential graduate students interested in studying economic history at Yale must apply through the Yale Graduate School to economics, history, or some other department.

Current Director: Timothy Guinnane