Research
The Department of Economics fosters a research culture that is collaborative, international, and thematically diverse, sustained by a vibrant seminar series that attract leading scholars from around the world.
Department of Economics
Department of Economics
The Department of Economics is committed to outstanding research and research-based education at all levels. We are particularly strong in microeconomic theory and empirical microeconomics with a focus on labor and personnel economics, urban and transport economics, energy and environmental economics, as well as competition and innovation economics.
We offer Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees in Economics. The study programmes are structured to ensure internationally recognized qualifications and a lifelong human capital.
We are part of Helsinki Graduate School of Economics. Helsinki GSE is a unit for economic research and graduate education that was established in 2018 together with Hanken School of Economics and the University of Helsinki.
Get to know our work
We strive for outstanding economic research, teaching and societal impact.
People at the Department of Economics
Meet our professors, researchers, doctoral students and staff.
Studies
Economics can be studied as a major in the Bachelor's Programme, in the Master’s Programme and in the PhD Programme, or as a minor in any of the school's Bachelor’s or Master’s Programmes.
Contact information
Visiting address
Ekonominaukio 1
FI-02150 Espoo
Finland
Postal address
Department of Economics
Aalto University School of Business
PO BOX 21210
FI-00076 AALTO
FINLAND
Department Administration
Head of the Department: Professor Juuso Välimäki
Assistant: Laura Nummi, laura.nummi@aalto.fi
School of Business
Ekonominaukio 1
News
Training available in AI use, research data management, open science + more – register now!
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2026 are open.
Funding for impact assessment research concerning the Helsinki Capital region available
Funding call of the Urban Impact project (Kaupunkivaikutus) is open until 11. October 2026.
Changes will be made to the School of Business’s bachelor’s programme offering starting in the autumn of 2027
In addition to the Finnish-language Bachelor’s Programme in Business, there are four programmes offered in English
Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now!
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open.Events
Doing qualitative research in conversation with AI, Nov 10, 2026
How to responsibly do qualitative research with AI tools? With Dr. Emrecan Gulay
Aalto Ahaa public lecture 10.11. – Quantum revolution
Aalto Ahaa! In a public lecture open to all, we dive into three expert talks exploring where the next technological breakthrough will come from and why everyone should now understand at least something about quantum technology. And what about cybersecurity—what will happen to it amid this upheaval? Come hear more at the Aalto Ahaa public lecture.
Bachelor's Programme in International Business – Webinar 10.11.
Welcome to our webinar on the BSc in International Business. We’ll walk you through the programme, student life, and career paths. Aalto students will share their experiences, Admissions will answer application questions, and we’ll wrap up with a Q&A.
Bachelor's Programme in Technology, Business and Design – Webinar 11.11.
Welcome to our webinar on the BSc in Technology, Business and Design. We’ll walk you through the programme, student life, and career paths. Aalto students will share their experiences, Admissions will answer application questions, and we’ll wrap up with a Q&A.School of Business
We strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.
