Welcome to the Department of Economics at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Located in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, we are a member of the American Society of Hispanic Economists. Striving for excellent teaching and scholarly research accomplishment, our full-time faculty members are well respected in their various research fields.
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May 2, 2025
Vicky Kidder Bridges Business and Policy Through LeadershipVicky Kidder’s passion for law, policy and economics began at an early age, but it was her time in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA that helped her develop the analytical and leadership skills necessary for her success.
December 5, 2024
Jasmin Paquet-Durand Ford’s Journey from Belize to Capitol HillJasmin Paquet-Durand Ford’s life has been shaped by cultures, curiosity and an enduring commitment to leave the world better than she found it.
November 26, 2024
Unintended Consequences of Academic Leniency: Viviana RodriguezIn the evolving landscape of educational policy, unintended consequences often lurk behind well-meaning reforms.
