Regular biography
As Chair of the Department of Economics at the University of California, San Diego, Marc Muendler leads a department committed to educating students and advancing economic knowledge. The department emphasizes rigorous analytical approaches in both instruction and research, offering strong foundations in economic theory and econometrics. It has grown to include 45 faculty members, many affiliated with the National Bureau of Economic Research, and has established leading research groups in various areas. The department is ranked among the top economics programs globally, with notable achievements in PhD and undergraduate education. Muendler oversees efforts to enhance real-world impact through industry engagement and modernized course offerings.