Economics

John V. Duca, Danforth-Lewis Professor of Economics, Chair
Margaret Brehm, Assistant Professor of Economics
Paul Brehm, Assistant Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies
Ron Cheung, Professor of Economics
Christopher Cotter, Assistant Professor of Economics
Barbara J. Craig, Professor of Economics
Evan Kresch, Assistant Professor of Economics
Paul Pahoresky, Visiting Instructor of Economics
Siyu Pan, Visiting Assistant Professor in Economics
Martin Saavedra, Associate Professor of Economics

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Economics is the study of the issues arising from the allocation of limited resources to meet society’s unlimited human wants. A major in economics provides the first stage for those interested in graduate work in economics, public policy or business. It also offers a good background for careers in law, business, finance, journalism, government and international affairs, teaching, industrial relations, and public service.

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Advanced Placement

The department does not give advanced placement credit. Students who have scored 4 or 5 on both AP microeconomics and macroeconomics or who believe they have covered the material in Economics 101 (Principles of Economics) through an International Baccalaureate program, may obtain permission from the department chair to bypass Economics 101.

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Majors and Minors

Economics Major
Economics Minor

Courses

Economics

Business