Academic Programs

The undergraduate major in economics within the College of Arts and Letters is designed to make a unique contribution to the student’s liberal education. The program provides students with the insights of scientific analysis and social perspective to deepen their understanding of the complex economic forces at work in society. Such an understanding is an essential ingredient in the intellectual development of an educated person.

The major, which offers an honors program option, is also designed to prepare the student for a variety of professional objectives including careers in public service and law as well as managerial positions in business and industry. An Hono

The undergraduate program in economics is jointly administered by two departments: the Department of Economics and Econometrics and the Department of Economics and Policy Studies.