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XIAOLI WANG, Ph.D., Chairperson

MISSION AND OBJECTIVES:

The mission of the economics program is to complement students’ liberal arts education with a thorough understanding of economics and its use in applied fields such as monetary, international, and environmental economics within a supportive, interactive, and personalized learning environment. This program prepares students for entry-level positions in business, nonprofit organizations, and government and for graduate study in economics, business, and law.

The objectives of the program of study in economics for the student are:

1. to understand the market economy and its behavior, growth, and stability in a broad conceptual framework for the identification of economic issues and the analysis of economic conditions as related to business and society to guide policy;
2. to develop analytical skills and comprehend quantitative techniques in order to apply them to the analysis of economic activities and their fluctuations to infer and foresee economic relationships and trends;
3. to develop a critical understanding of diverse perspectives in the rapidly changing global economy;
4. to develop an understanding of the ethical issues that arise in the formation of economic policy;
5. to develop communication skills through both written and oral presentation.

Programs

• Economics Minor
• Economics, B.A.
• Recommended Program Sequence for a Bachelor of Arts in Economics

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