The economics program develops analytical, quantitative and communication skills for an increasingly global economy. Students learn to reason logically, solve problems and use datasets to draw meaningful inferences about real situations.
Faculty from many countries lead courses in which students gather, tidy, arrange and interpret data and apply techniques such as visualization, tabulation and regression. In a senior seminar, each student identifies a problem, examines related data and presents the finished project to faculty.
Topics include crime, joblessness, inflation, taxation, athletics and voting. Research with professors and internships add experience. Graduates pursue advanced degrees or careers spanning global affairs, finance, government, business and public policy. The economics department offers both a major and a minor, with its own contact office alongside undergraduate admission.