Economics
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Overview
Study the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Economic reasoning provides a rational basis for most decisions, such as buying a car or house, choosing among job offers, making investments, formulating optimal government policies or managing an enterprise.
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According to Princeton Review, one economist said, "I love being an economist. I get a glimpse of the future, or what we think it's going to be."
Possible Careers
Careers: banking, business analyst, financial analyst, foreign service, government, insurance, international business, systems analyst, teaching
How our program prepares you for the field
As an economics major you will take a well-rounded blend of courses and concentrate on one or two specialized areas of economics including comparative, international, and regional development; econometrics and quantitative economics; economic education; economic history; institutional economics; industrial organization and regulation; international trade and finance; labor economics; monetary economics; and public finance.
You may build depth into your program by taking additional courses in your area of interest in economics or you may wish to complement your economics major by completing a second major in areas such as finance or international studies.
You may also consider completing a minor; mathematics, for example, can help you develop the quantitative and problem-solving skills used by economists. A careful choice of a second major or a minor can help prepare you for the job market and graduate programs.
Economics majors should have excellent problem-solving skills, a good quantitative background, and a strong interest in business or social issues, such as inflation or unemployment.
Students interested in business frequently choose to major in economics in the College of Business Administration, whereas students desiring academic or government employment often major in economics in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Learn from distinguished experts - our faculty - who have either international experience or backgrounds in business and government. One-third of the faculty have received distinguished teaching awards and several have authored best-selling textbooks. The faculty are advisers to local, state and federal governments, international organizations, law offices, banks and other businesses.
Omicron Delta Epsilon recognizes high achievement and promotes economics
The International Honor Society for Economics, which is open to undergraduate and graduate students, gives lets you be actively involved but doesn't require any special commitments. Learn more through CBA here.
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| ECONOMIX nytimes.com Ecnomics blog, "explaining the science of everyday life" |
| BUREAU OF BUSINESS RESEARCH Find helpful information, research. |
| CENTER FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION |
| NEBRASKA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN ECONOMIC EDUCATION |
