Bachelor of Economics Economics may be a specialized area of knowledge, Co-op available The capital advantage but it is relevant to almost every aspect of our lives. At Carleton’s location in the its core, it is the study of reasoned choice in the context nation’s capital, Ottawa, gives of scarce resources and competing interests. The need you unique access to a wide to make such choices pervades the day-to-day lives of range of resources in the all of us—as individuals and in society as a whole. public service. You will benefit from a wealth of research facilities and libraries in the Economics provides insight study economic theory and city as well as the departments into important social issues research methods. and agencies of the federal such as health care, protecting government. the environment, inequality, Students in the BEcon and optimal design of social (Honours) who wish to focus Careers programs and the tax system. their studies in particular areas By pursuing a degree in Further, knowledge of may complete one or two of economics, you will develop economics is crucial in many seven concentrations: the sound problem-solving, business fields including labour communication, analytical relations, banking and financial ■ Computational Analysis and research skills that many markets, and international ■ Development employers are looking for. trade and finance. ■ Economic Theory (recommended for Carleton Economics graduates Program of study students intending to can be found working in Carleton’s Bachelor of pursue graduate studies in provincial government Economics (BEcon) is offered economics) departments and agencies as an Honours program ■ Financial Economics such as the Department of and allows you to study the ■ International Political Finance Canada, the Bank of operation of market-based Economy Canada, Agriculture and Agri- economies, examining the ■ Mathematics and Food Canada, the Canada causes of economic growth, Quantitative Economics Revenue Agency (CRA) inflation, unemployment and ■ Natural Resources, and Global Affairs Canada; international trade. You will Environment, and Economy businesses, banks, financial look at how governments institutions, and insurance manage their economies by A BEcon Combined Honours companies; and Canadian developing and administering program is also available for consulting firms and non- policies to regulate activities students who wish to study governmental organizations. such as trade, taxes and both Economics and another carleton.ca/economics competition, and you will eligible discipline. 26 CARLETON UNIVERSITY.