Economics is a social science that deals with making choices when resources are scarce. In addition to being used in business, economics is used to help the development of lower income nations, aid nations dealing with problems of unemployment, figure out the best way to improve the environment, understand why consumers buy what they buy, and explain what determines people's income.

Build your connections to the professional world with internships in diverse workplaces?from New York museums, to the Mayo Clinic, to San Francisco investment firms.

The Economics Department offers several exciting internships, including opportunities with the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. Economics students frequently participate in internships from coast to coast.