Economics Minor

The minor in economics is designed to help students develop a basic understanding of the principles and applications of economics. The student pursuing this minor will develop an understanding of: the role of markets and their many forms; the influence of the government and its agencies in affecting economic growth levels of employment; interest rates and inflation; the causes and influences of international trade; the effects of governmental regulation and policy on economic behavior. Students successfully completing the minor will learn to apply economic concepts to better understand contemporary social and market issues.