BA in Economics

Boston University

The major in Economics provides students with a firm understanding of core microeconomic and macroeconomic theory while at the same time providing the empirical skills that are essential to applying economic reasoning in our increasingly data-driven world. In addition to rigorous training in both theory and econometrics, students have room in their program to choose electives in economics fitting their likely targets of interest, ranging from financial economics to labor market analysis to development economics, and many more.Learning OutcomesUnderstand economic theory, both microeconomic and macroeconomic, and be able to apply these models to evaluate policies and real­-world events.Demonstrate focused expertise in one or more areas of economics.Locate the necessary data to analyze and evaluate world events, and analyze data using appropriate econometric methods.

College of Arts and Sciences