B.A. in Economics-Applied Economics Economics is the study of how individuals and societies organize the production and distribution of goods and services. Economics is also concerned with the historical development of economies along with how various groups and classes interact within the economy.
All policy issues in modern societies have an economic dimension, and so the study of economics provides students the ability to understand many of the fundamental problems faced by society. Further, because economics emphasizes systematic thinking and the analysis of data, training in economics offers excellent preparation for careers in industry, nonprofits, and government. Economics also provides excellent preparation for many professions including law, education, public administration, and management.
OVERVIEW OF MAJOR SALARY OUTLOOK The B.A. in Economics: Applied Economics provides the What you major in has a bigger impact on your future student with rigorous training in economic theory, data earnings than what school you attend. For instance, surveys analysis, and the analysis of public policy. It also allows show that those who major in economics earn, on average, the student to gain a background in skills relevant to the more both in their first jobs and in mid-career than those business world. who major in almost all other majors, including Finance, Business, Mathematics, Sociology, Political Science, and The major involves a consideration of how individuals, Psychology. firms, and governments balance costs and benefits to achieve their goals. Further, the major considers the larger The likely reasons for these higher earnings include that institutional and macroeconomics structures that shape the economics majors can go into many different fields and decisions of economic and non-economic actors. receive analytical training that is valued highly by many employers. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A major in economics provides a solid foundation for SPECIAL FEATURES a wide variety of careers. It can be used as an entry into • Outstanding, student-oriented faculty business, government, and non-profits. The economics • Small upper-division classes major also provides excellent preparation for law school, • A balanced program of study, which includes economic MBA programs, and, of course, graduate study in theory, quantitative economics, political economy, economics. For instance, students majoring in economics applied economics, economic history, and policy consistently receive among the highest scores on the LSAT analysis (the admission exam for law school). • Special scholarships available only to economics majors
Careers pursued by those majoring in economics include: ECONOMICS FACULTY Financial Analyst Insurance Underwriter Yasemin Dildar (Ph.D. University of Massachusetts, Union Campaign Researcher Securities Trader Amherst, 2015), Feminist Economics, Development. Compensation Manager Lawyer Daniel MacDonald, (Ph.D. University of Massachusetts, Personal Financial Advisor Labor Specialist Amherst, 2013), Labor, Economic History. Loan Officer Policy Analyst Eric Nilsson (Ph.D. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mortgage Loan Associate Manager 1989), Political Economy, Climate Economics. Investment Analyst Banker Thomas Pierce, Teaching Emeritus (Ph.D. University of Economic Consultant Economist Notre Dame, 1976), Macroeconomics, Monetary Policy. Real Estate Analyst/Appraiser Business Owner Abhilasha Srivastava (Ph.D. American University, 2017), Healthcare Analytics Specialist Supply Chain Analyst Feminist Economics, Political Economy. Operations Research Analyst Credit Analyst Mayo Toruño, Teaching Emeritus (Ph.D. University of Market Research Analyst Portfolio Manager California, Riverside, 1983), History of Political Economic Management Consultant Urban Planner Ideas, Political Economy of Latin America. 08/2020 in
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