the study of economics offers students insight into some of the most fundamental questions facing societies today. economics offers an outstanding preparation for careers in policy analysis, international relations, business, and other careers that require rigorous analytic thinking. economics also makes an excellent foundation for graduate study in economics, business, law, political science, or public administration.

economics offers the tools students need to understand an increasingly interconnected world. with these tools, they can exploit "big data" to explore human behavior in numerous economic settings such as labor supply, consumption patterns, health care choices and energy use. students can also examine the overall economy by assessing the links among aggregate output, interest rates, inflation, unemployment levels and international exchange rates.