BA/BS in Economics

Economics at Cornell looks at behavior in households, markets and whole economies. Topics include how households divide income, how firms set output and prices, and what drives growth, inflation, unemployment and international trade. Students learn analytical tools in core courses on microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistical methods and then apply them to a range of social science problems. The major belongs to the College of Arts and Sciences, has an admission step for majors, and is taught in person in Ithaca. The BA is administered by College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell University and follows the academic standards set for that unit, so students should expect to meet both program and university expectations. Current course lists, degree requirements and academic policies are published in the university catalog, and applicants with questions about eligibility or the application process should contact the department or graduate field directly.