Johns Hopkins University (often abbreviated as Johns Hopkins, Hopkins, or JHU) is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins was the first U.S. university based on the European research institution model. The university is named for its first benefactor, the American entrepreneur and Quaker philanthropist Johns Hopkins. Hopkins' $7 million bequest to establish the university was the largest philanthropic gift in U.S. history up to that time.
The Johns Hopkins University Department of Economics in Baltimore, Maryland, stands as a distinguished center for economic study and research with a history tracing back to the university's founding in 1876. Recognized as a leader in shaping economic thought, the department provides rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs that immerse students in economic principles and quantitative methods. Students benefit from a strong faculty actively engaged in cutting-edge theoretical and empirical research spanning areas like applied microeconomics, econometrics, theory, finance, and macroeconomics. This blend of research intensity and dedicated teaching effectively prepares graduates for diverse and impactful careers in academia, government, and the private sector, continuing a legacy that includes notable Nobel laureates.
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