In 1776, Adam Smith famously wrote: “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we can expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.” Economists ...

Economics is the study of how individuals, households, businesses, governments, and societies allocate their scarce resources. At both local and international level, economists study elements of ...

Cecilia is a freelance writer, content marketing strategist and author covering education, technology and energy. She is a current contributor to the Forbes Advisor education vertical and holds a ...

Cecilia is a freelance writer, content marketing strategist and author covering education, technology and energy. She is a current contributor to the Forbes Advisor education vertical and holds a ...

Entering college, I was hesitant about taking an economics course. When I finally did, I often found myself rationalizing the decision to those around me: “Sure, ‘Introduction to Game Theory’ is ...

An economics bachelor’s degree prepares you to collect and analyze information, monitor economic trends, and develop forecasts to guide industries in making critical decisions. Three Dynamic Tracks: ...

Economics is the study of the allocation of scarce resources. The subject of this course is microeconomics, which examines the decision making of individuals and firms with regard to consumption, ...

There’s a better way to think about—and talk to young people about—college. When it comes to education, adolescents and young adults face a dilemma: to follow their intrinsic interests or to choose a ...

How do I Obtain Approval for my Study Aboard Plan? Economics majors must have their study abroad course plan approved by both the department and Center for Global Education. To obtain departmental ...