Economics helps us find less-than-obvious answers to important questions. What happens when the government punishes people for ?price gouging? after natural disasters? Are wars and natural disasters good for the economy? Do seat belt laws really save lives? How should damages be calculated in court cases? How does Walmart affect the communities it enters? Why do people volunteer? Do non-profits spend too much money on fundraising?

Samford?s economics major (BSBA or BA) prepares students to enter almost any field. Economics is widely considered a top major for graduate school in fields like economics (obviously), finance, public policy, political science, law and more.