B.A. in Social Sciences

ECONOMICS CONCENTRATION

The contemporary economy is characterized by rapid change and increasing interdependence. The economics concentration provides a rigorous analytical framework for studying how current and anticipated changes influence consumers, the private sector, and government. The use of economic models to understand both historical and contemporary issues is stressed throughout the curriculum.

With an economics background, you can pursue career opportunities in business, industry, government, and private agencies. This concentration prepares you for intellectual enrichment and advanced academic and professional training.

We recommend that students complete the McGhee Core Curriculum before the following requirements.

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

Before starting the concentration, students must have completed Introduction to Macroeconomics and Introduction to Microeconomics. Mathematical Economics/Y26.0353 is required as a prerequisite for the Methods and Theory courses and Statistical Methods in Economics/Y26.0354 is a prerequisite for all Group 2 Economics courses.

Methods and Theory (8 Credits)

Students must take Intermediate Macroeconomics/Y26.0342 and Intermediate Microeconomics/Y26.0341.

Concentration Courses (16 Credits)

Students are required to complete eight credits from each of the following categories.

Group 1

All have Introduction to Macroeconomics and Introduction to Microeconomics as prerequisites.

The Global Economy / Y26.0343	4
International Financial Markets and Trade / Y26.0344	4
Sports Economics / Y26.0348	4
Feminist Economics / Y26.0351	4
Government Intervention in the Economy / Y26.0361	4
Urban Economics and Public Policy / Y26.0363	4
History of Economic Thought / Y26.0375	4
Monetary Economics / Y26.0376	4
Development Economics / Y26.0377	4

Group 2

All have Intermediate Macroeconomics/Y26.0342, Intermediate Microeconomics/Y26.0341, and Statistical Methods in Economics/Y26.0354 as prerequisites.

Financial Markets and Investments / Y26.0350	4
Industrial Organization / Y26.0352	4
Labor Economics / Y26.0371	4
International Economics / Y26.0372	4
Public Sector Economics / Y26.0374	4
Introduction to Econometrics / Y26.0378	4

Major Requirements (20 Credits)

Course may be used for Major Requirements Only. In addition to other Social Sciences courses, it is recommended that students take at least 12 credits in Economics.

Special Topics in Economics / Y26.0390