University of Denver,Department of Economics

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What is Economics?

Economics seeks to understand how the social apparatus which governs the production and distribution of goods and services works. It examines the institutions that govern production and distribution nationally and globally, studying their historical evolution and analyzing their success or failure. There are several areas of study that we emphasize, including:    

Ø      The history of economic thought 
Ø      International economic issues
Ø      The economics of money, banking, and financial markets
Ø      Environmental economics
Ø      Economics of the development of nations and regions
Ø      Issues of taxation and governmental economic activity 
Ø      History of the American and European economies
Ø      Urban and regional economic issues

The study of Economics provides students with the knowledge required to be strong citizen-participants in economic affairs. Economics majors are prepared for a wide variety of careers in government, business, finance, politics, and education. It is also an ideal major for students who plan to pursue higher degrees in law, business, or international studies. 
 

Careers in Economics

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of economists and market and survey researchers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. Careers related to economics include:

Bank Advisor
Editor
Mediator / Negotiator
Chamber of Commerce Director
Estate Planner
Operations Specialist
Claims Adjuster
Financial Analyst
Professor
Commodities Analyst
Financial Sales Agent
Program Analyst
Commodities Trader
Fund Raiser
Property Manager
Consumer Advocate
Government Research Associate
Public Administrator
Consumer Services Consultant
Insurance Underwriter
Research Analyst
Consultant
International Trade Specialist
Sales Manager
Contract Administrator
Job Analyst
Statistician
Contract Specialist
Journalist / Columnist
Stockbroker
Corporate Planner
Labor Relations Specialist
Technical Writer
Credit Analyst
Lobbyist
Transportation Planner
Economist
Market Research Analyst

The American Economic Association lists current job openings in economics, both domestic and international.

What programs and degrees do we offer? 

The Department of Economics at the University of Denver offers a BA to students in the Division of Social Sciences and a BSBA to students in the Daniels College of Business.  At the graduate level, we offer an MA in Economics.  Students can also study for a dual Master’s degree jointly with Economics and another discipline offered by the University (subject to approval by the Vice Provost of Graduate Studies). 

What is distinct about Economics at DU?  

The Economics program at DU values and cultivates innovative and critical thinking in both our faculty and our students. Because our faculty holds a broader view of economics than is found in most Economics programs in the U.S., our department is both unique and intellectually stimulating. We teach economics by presenting alternative perspectives on the historical and present-day relevance of our material, emphasizing written assignments and critical thinking, and relying on primary sources  more heavily than the typical U.S. Economics curriculum does. In this way we teach our students to examine and question what they learn rather than digesting it as received truth. We hope that our department's approach to economics appeals to you and that you will consider studying with us.