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Why Economics?<\/h1>

Let\u2019s face it, the economy is related to just about everything. Whether your goal is a career in finance, public policy, law, education, or any one of a number of other fields, economics provides a solid foundation for understanding how society functions.        <\/p>\n

Your future prospects are bright, as surveys of college graduates show that the starting salaries of economists are among the highest for all business and social science degrees.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n

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\"About\"<\/div>

About<\/h2>

We train a network of big thinkers under the guiding expertise of distinguished faculty.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div>
\"Academics\"<\/div>

Academics<\/h2>

Whether you are into solving math problems, social problems, or both, we have a program for you.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div>
\"People\"<\/div>

People<\/h2>

We're big enough to offer you choices, but small enough to give you the guidance you need.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Student Resources<\/h2>

Resources for current students: advising, careers, internships, scholarships, and more.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Senior Research Presentations<\/h1>

The Economics Department will be hosting our senior research poster presentations on the 1st of May at 10am in White Hall 205.        <\/p>\n

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Highlights<\/h2>\n
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Department News<\/h2>

Look into some of the research projects our seniors presented at the end of the Fall semester.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

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Alumni Spotlight<\/h2>

Our alumni have made tremendous contributions to the field of Economics and the world at large.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

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Cuba Program<\/h2>

Spend a semester in Havana to study social, economic, and political change.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

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Student Spotlight<\/h2>

Senior Economics Major Andy Boardman wins prestigious Truman Scholarship.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n More News from Economics<\/a>\n