Economics Major & Minor

The Department of Economics helps students understand economic behavior and how the economy creates wealth and contributes to well-being. Students can study international economies, economic development and growth, labor markets, industries and businesses, financial markets, monetary economics, public policy, environmental economics and other important topics.

Why study economics?
These students can tell you why.

Jack

Economics is applicable and helpful in everyday life.
Jack Magnuson

Economics looks at issues across the world.
Kenedy Meyer

Zack

Economics is very intuitive once you undertand the basics.
Zack Eichten

Erin

Economics opens up opportunities in a myriad of industries.
Erin Peller

Jake

Economics exposes you to analytical skills and real world experience.
Jake Braun