Gophernomics
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Podcast Overview
<p>Ever wonder what it's really like to study economics at the University of Minnesota? </p><p>Welcome to Gophernomics! Whether you're considering the major or planning your career path, we bring you authentic conversations with students, insights into opportunities you might not know about, and practical advice for making the most of your economics education. From student success stories to demystifying economic concepts, Gophernomics helps you navigate your economics journey. Tune in for real conversations with the students, faculty, and alumni shaping the future of economics. Welcome to your economics community!</p>
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11/10/2025
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Recent Episodes
April 22, 2026
A glimpse into the Washington D.C. Career Exploration Trip with Adi Suresh
<p>In this episode we sit down with Adi, an economics student who recently traveled to Washington, D.C. for a department-sponsored career exploration trip. Adi shares insights from visiting major institutions, reflects on what he learned about careers in economics, and discusses how the experience shaped his future goals. This is a great listen for students that may be interested in attending a career exploration trip in the future. </p><p>We hope you enjoy!</p>
April 16, 2026
An Interview with Dr. Ayca Ozdogan, Director of Undergraduate Studies
<p><strong>Course programming changes, advice for students, and a dive into the Economics curriculum at the U</strong></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ayca Ozdogan, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, for a conversation about her journey into economics, her role shaping the undergraduate program, and the evolving direction of economics education. She reflects on her path from Turkey to completing her PhD at Minnesota and how her academic experiences across countries have influenced her perspective on teaching and curriculum design.</p><p>We dive into recent changes to the economics major, including more flexibility in statistics and econometrics requirements, the introduction of programming-focused coursework, and the growing importance of data skills in today’s job market. Dr. Ozdogan explains how these updates aim to better prepare students for both careers and graduate study, while still allowing flexibility across different degree tracks(BA, BS, quantitative emphasis, and business emphasis). l</p><p>The conversation also explores her research interests in game theory and public economics, including how real-world events like the 2008 financial crisis shaped her work on incentives, contracts, and reputation. Along the way, she connects core economic ideas like efficiency and opportunity cost to everyday decision-making, showing how economic thinking extends far beyond the classroom.</p><p>We also discuss student success, from choosing the right major track to building both technical and soft skills. Dr. Ozdogan shares how to think about college and careers as a long-term “repeated game,” offering practical advice on adaptability, networking, and making intentional decisions in an increasingly complex and data-driven world.</p><p>This episode offers a practical and insightful look at studying economics at Minnesota, with valuable advice for students navigating their academic paths and preparing for what comes next.</p><p>We hope you enjoy it!</p>
April 7, 2026
An Interview with Senior Economics Reporter Chris Farrell
<p><strong>Jobs, Retirement, and AI: Navigating the Future of Work </strong></p><p>In this episode, hosts Aastik and Ashley sit down with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-farrell-596ab76/">Chris Farrell</a>, senior economics contributor for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketplace.org/">Marketplace</a> and Minnesota Public Radio, for a conversation focused on how people make major life and economic decisions. Farrell is the author of “Purpose and a Paycheck,” "Unretirement,” and "The New Frugality,” a columnist for PBS Next Avenue and the Minnesota Star Tribune, and host of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cla.umn.edu/heller-hurwicz/outreach/office-hours-podcast">Heller-Hurwicz “Office Hours,” podcast</a>. </p><p>The discussion centers on topics like retirement planning in an aging population, how students navigate job choices after college and the broader factors that shape financial decision-making over time.</p><p>Farrell shares insights on how individuals approach risk, especially when it comes to long-term security like healthcare and retirement. The conversation also explores how economic conditions and policy can influence these decisions in real, everyday ways. In addition, we touch on how AI is beginning to reshape the workplace and what that could mean for future careers.</p><p>This episode offers a thoughtful look at how economics connects to real-life decision-making and the balance between security and opportunity.</p><p>We hope you enjoy!</p>
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- What is Gophernomics?
<p>Ever wonder what it's really like to study economics at the University of Minnesota? </p><p>Welcome to Gophernomics! Whether you're considering the major or planning your career path, we bring you authentic conversations with students, insights into opportunities you might not know about, and practical advice for making the most of your economics education. From student success stories to demystifying economic concepts, Gophernomics helps you navigate your economics journey. Tune in for real conversations with the students, faculty, and alumni shaping the future of economics. Welcome to your economics community!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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