Department of Economics
Forming economists and leaders in the service of the nation
In describing the master economist, John Maynard Keynes wrote:
“[He] must possess a rare combination of gifts. He must reach a high standard in several different directions, and must combine talents not often found together. He must be [a] mathematician, historian, statesman, philosopher-in some degree. He must understand symbols and speak in words. He must contemplate the particular in terms of the general, and touch abstract and concrete in the same flight of thought. He must study the present in light of the past for the purposes of the future. No part of man’s nature or his institutions must lie entirely outside his regard. He must be purposeful and disinterested in a simultaneous mood; as aloof and incorruptible as an artist, yet sometimes as near to earth as a politician.”
Memorials of Alfred Marshall, ed. by A.C. Pigou, 1966
p.12, Paragraph 3
The Ateneo Department of Economics presents an excellent environment to develop such a synthesis of talents to become master economists. Indeed, graduates have assumed important posts that determine the direction of the private and public sectors in the Philippines.
Department News
HRep-Ateneo Project 6th Roundtable Discussion: Government Rightsizing and Peace and Security
At the HRep-Ateneo Evidence-Based Research Project's sixth roundtable, experts from government, academia, and the private sector discussed government rightsizing and West Philippine Sea peace, aiming to inform policies for effective governance and regional security.
HRep-Ateneo Project 5th Roundtable Discussion: Jobs/Connectivity and Blue & Green Economy
The fifth HRep-Ateneo roundtable on 7 February 2024, tackled labor, infrastructure, and the blue-green economy, with experts from various sectors. Morning sessions focused on Philippine employment trends and infrastructure's impact, while afternoon discussions centered on critical environmental issues and introduced blue-green economy scorecards for sustainable development.
HRep-Ateneo Project 4th Roundtable Discussion: Education and Research & Development
The HRep-Ateneo Evidence-Based Research Project's fourth roundtable on 31 January 2024, at the House of Representatives focused on education and R&D issues. Led by Congressional Research Fellows, discussions examined Philippine education challenges using the 2022 PISA Assessments and productivity-enhancing R&D public spending and institutions, offering valuable insights to attendees.
Reconnecting with fellow economics alumni at the first-ever SAGE alumni homecoming
Ateneo de Manila University’s Department of Economics hosted its premier alumni homecoming last 9 December to welcome back its cherished graduates and faculty.
HRep-Ateneo Congressional Research Fellows at the 4th APEA Conference
HRep-Ateneo Congressional Research Fellows Dr Majah-Leah Ravago and Dr Ser Peña-Reyes, attended the Asia Pacific Evaluation Association (APEA) Conference on 7 December 2023 held at the Batasan Complex.
HRep-Ateneo Project 3rd Roundtable Discussion: Primary Health Care and Financial Inclusion
The third roundtable discussion of the HRep-Ateneo Evidence-Based Research Project addressed challenges in primary health care (PHC) in the Philippines, emphasizing the need for a high-performing PHC system to achieve universal health coverage and improve population health. The afternoon session focused on monetary and financial stability, discussing recommendations for transparency and empowerment of consumers, with experts from institutions like the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas providing insights.