The Economics area at IIM Amritsar is dedicated to fostering a robust understanding of economic theories and their practical applications in business and public policy. The area offers two core courses, Managerial Economics and Macroeconomics and Policy, as part of the first-year curriculum in its MBA programs. In addition, several elective courses provide opportunities for students to explore advanced topics and specialized domains within economics. Faculty members are actively engaged in cutting-edge research spanning fields such as development economics, macroeconomics, institutional economics, labour markets, and the impact of technology on societal outcomes, contributing to impactful academic and policy-oriented insights. By integrating contemporary research with experiential learning, the Economics area at IIM Amritsar aims to nurture future leaders and scholars with a nuanced grasp of economic principles and their implications.