Who Should Consider a Major in Economics?

As students consider prospective major fields, economics is very frequently overlooked. Why? One reason is that students have relatively little exposure to formal training in economics prior to college. Find out more below about what economics and business economics are about, what economists do, and whether economics is the major for you.

• Should I Consider a Major in Economics? (North Carolina A&T)
• Many Reasons for Majoring in Economics (Cal State LA)
     (also follow the additional links at the site)
• Why Study Economics? (Vassar College)
• Careers in Business Economics (.pdf format, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing)
    (Very informative booklet produced by the National Association for Business Economics)

(adapted from North Carolina A&T University Economics website maintained by Professor Scott Simkins)