UCLA Undergraduate Economics Society

UCLA's Premier Economics Organization

In collaboration with UCLA's Economics Department, our student-run organization strives to actively connect students with faculty for academic and professional opportunities.

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About Us

Our Mission

The Undergraduate Economics Society (UES) is a group dedicated to fostering an interest in economics as an academic subject and research focus, and the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty within UCLA's Economics Department. Founded in 2010, the organization draws passionate undergraduate students in their goals to uncover unique applications of economic thought. All students interested in economics are welcome to be a part of UES and become a part of the discussion about the vast and interesting field of economics!

Interactive Workshops

Engage in hands-on workshops that delve into practical economic concepts.

Build Connections

Attend networking events that connect you with academics, industry professionals, and fellow students.

Collaborative Research

Get involved in research projects that apply economic theory to real-world scenarios.

What We Do

Some of Our Resources

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Student Events

We organize economics-related events for the general student body, including seminars led by Ph.D. experts and more. Additionally, we host educational programs such as coding bootcamps tailored for lower-division economics courses.

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Bruin Economics Journal

We showcase student op-eds, articles, research, and interviews in our online Bruin Economics Journal.

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Development Workshops

Our members have the opportunity to develop professionally through our quarter-long, in-depth workshops. These include workshops in R, the undergraduate economic research process, and more.

Meet the Team