Economics, Minor
The Economics Program
Economics is a social science that studies how incentives shape the actions of consumers, firms, and other organizations in both market and non-market settings. Economists also examine how the larger economy works by studying productivity, employment, inflation, and growth. The tools of economics include conceptual modeling of behavior and statistical analysis of data.
The program in economics offers courses that provide a valuable component of a liberal education as well as providing a foundation for careers after completion of the BA degree, for graduate work in economics and for enrollment in professional programs such as law, business, urban and regional planning, and public policy. For additional information on the program see the Undergraduate Program section of our department website.
Required Credit Hours: 18
Core Requirements
The 18 semester hours must include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 303 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ECON 304 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ECON 308 | Econometrics | 3 |
| Select at least three semester hours in courses numbered 400 or above | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Consult the Department website (https://www.wm.edu/economics) for updated information on curricular requirements, course offerings, and other opportunities.