department of economics
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Definition
- Noun:
- An academic department within a university or college that is specifically responsible for teaching courses and conducting research in the field of economics.
Usage
- The term "department of economics" is a proper noun when it is the official name of a specific department (e.g., the Harvard Department of Economics). It is a common noun when referring to such departments in general.
- It is used to denote the administrative and academic unit where students can major in economics, where economics professors have their offices, and where economics research is produced.
Examples
- Noun:
- She is the chair of the department of economics at the university.
- To apply for the PhD program, you must contact the department of economics directly.
- The Department of Economics will host a lecture by a Nobel laureate next week.
Advanced Usage
- "within the department of economics": used to specify a sub-unit or activity located inside this academic structure.
- Her research on behavioral economics is well-respected within the department of economics.
- "across the department of economics": used to indicate something that involves the entire department.
- The new policy was discussed across the department of economics.
Variants and Related Words
- Economics Department (n): A common alternative phrasing with the same meaning.
- He graduated from the Economics Department at Stanford.
- Department of Finance (n): A related but distinct academic department often focused on financial markets, corporate finance, and investments.
- Department of Business (n) / Business School (n): A broader academic unit that may contain an economics department or group, but typically focuses on applied fields like management, marketing, and accounting.
Synonyms
- Economics Faculty: Can be used similarly, though "faculty" may more specifically refer to the teaching staff rather than the administrative unit.
- School of Economics: Sometimes used for a larger or more independent division within a university.
Related Phrases
- Department head / Chair of the department: The leading professor or administrator of the department of economics.
- Professor Jones serves as the chair of the department.
- Departmental requirements: The specific courses and rules set by the department of economics for its students.
- You must fulfill all departmental requirements to earn your degree.
Noun
- the academic department responsible for teaching and research in economics