| What can an Economics major do? |
Courses in Economics |
About the Economics Program
The economics major provides students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles that underlie the functioning of the market system and the national and international economy and the analytical and quantitative skills needed for a thoughtful assessment of current economic issues and policies. Additionally, the major prepares students for graduate work in business and economics and careers with business and government.
The department houses a chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international honor society in economics.
What can an Economics major do?
Economics majors and minors have multiple opportunities throughout their four years at Muhlenberg to research the topics that interest them most. Students explore the many applications of economic models by looking at how traditional theories apply to unorthodox situations or by developing theories of their own.
Wynne took the lead on the group’s report on energy equity, the idea that all members of society should be able to afford and have access to a necessary and basic amount of energy.
Shawn Zeplin ’04, assistant director of athletics for behavioral health at the Division I institution, makes an impact in a dynamic field that barely existed when he was an undergraduate.
After taking a semester-long course, co-taught by professors of religion studies and economics, students spent two weeks exploring themes from the course abroad.
The student-run club manages an investment of nearly $1 million and is open to all students, not just those studying finance.
