students from Wright State University learn a logical and ordered way of looking at problems faced by individuals, private organizations, government, and society.? The field of economics teaches students critical and analytical skills that are valued by most professions.? Studying economics also exposes students to a broad spectrum of economic and social issues, providing a valuable perspective to their professional and personal lives.

Economics graduates are able to make or help make most of the key administrative decisions that are faced by modern government and business organizations.? Examples include: leading a cultural nonprofit to maximize its community impact; balancing resources for a county's poverty programs; improving the production efficiency of a small business; or initiate a large company's effort to identify new markets for its products.