Economics is a versatile major that develops students’ critical thinking abilities. Economics teaches a method of thought that is analytical, concise, and rigorous. Students learn to objectively weigh costs and benefits in making decisions. They identify problems, specify potential solutions, and find and analyze data to solve the problems. In addition to developing an economic way of thinking, economics majors study many topics that have implications for management. These include demand theory and estimation, production and cost theory, analysis of market structure, banking, antitrust policy, government finance and regulation, capital budgeting, international economics, and more.
Economics is one of the most popular majors at leading colleges and universities around the country. Economics majors put their problem solving skills to work in a wide range of careers, including:
finance
banking and investment banking
management
consulting
journalism
law
government
purchasing and sales
Economics also provides a solid foundation for graduate study. An undergraduate degree in economics is well-respected by top graduate programs in business, law, public policy, and medicine, as well as of course graduate programs in economics.
