Social & Behavior Sciences
SB-327
Economics
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Both Economics and Political Economy study how individuals and societies organize the production and distribution of goods and services. Both fields are also concerned with the historical development of economies along with how various groups and classes interact within the economy.
All policy issues in modern societies have an economic and a political economy dimension, and so the study of Economics or Political Economy provides students the ability to understand many of the fundamental problems faced by society. Further, because both fields emphasize systematic thinking and the analysis of data, training in both these fields offer excellent preparation for a variety of careers along with excellent preparation for many professions and graduate school.