Are you curious about these questions?

Has NAFTA shifted jobs from the U.S. to Mexico?

What factors explain the rapid economic growth of China and other East Asian economies?

Why do women earn only two-thirds as much as men?

How does economic growth affect the quality of the environment?

Do mergers and buyouts add to economic productivity?

Do financial markets insure the efficient use of economic resources?

If you are interested in these and similar questions, but do not wish to major in Economics, you should consider a secondary concentration in economics.

The secondary concentration in economics introduces students to the theoretical and empirical concepts that underlie economic analysis and provides them with an extensive background in what economists know about numerous economic problems and policies.  Concentrators become proficient in applying the economic concepts that arise every day in the worlds of public policy and business.  Students with deep interest in public policy matters such as environmental problems, women's issues, or racial discrimination may choose to supplement another major with a secondary concentration in Economics. Still other students majoring in fields besides Economics, but thinking about graduate study in business, may also benefit from a secondary concentration in Economics.

 If you have any questions about specific courses, consult an Economics Department faculty member.

1. Secondary concentration requirements.

2. Economics electives for all students and Economics electives for majors