Economics

Economics is the study of how best to satisfy the wants and desires of all people given the limited resources available to us on this Earth. It concerns the wealth of nations, its origins in production and exchange, its allocation among competing uses, its distribution among individuals, its accumulation or decline. The approach is descriptive and analytical; many issues of national and international policy are considered; the focus is on social institutions and social outcomes rather than on personal financial success per se.

Students intending to pursue graduate work in economics are strongly urged to major in Mathematical Economics Major or double major in Economics and Mathematics, due to the increased use of mathematical modeling in Economics at the graduate level.

Pitzer Advisers: M. Bizuneh, A. Calderon, M. Federman, D. Goel, L. Yamane.

Programs

Economics Combined Major
Economics Major
Economics Minor
Mathematical Economics Major