The economics program is designed to improve the ability of students to think critically, write and speak effectively, regarding economic issues. These skills or abilities should be reflected in students increased ability to:

  • Identify those processes and institutions both domestically and internationally through which productive activity is organized.?
  • Identify issues and problems where economic analysis can be appropriately applied.?
  • Determine the appropriate tools of analysis to apply to a given economic issue or problem.?
  • Adequately analyze an economic issue or problem and offer viable conclusions, solutions and recommendations.