Economics

Xavier's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in economics provides the student with an understanding of economic issues pertaining to individual firms, industries, and the overall economy. The study of economics emphasizes both analytic reasoning and a thorough knowledge of economic institutions. Economics majors analyze such topics as inflation, unemployment, international trade, financial markets, economic development, and governmental economic activity.

The program has proven useful to people who have moved into positions in business, and is excellent training for graduate study in business, in law and in economics itself.

To major in economics with a B.S.B.A. 18 semester hours of economics must be completed in addition to the University core curriculum, the business core curriculum, and general electives. Required courses include Microeconomic Analysis, Macroeconomic Analysis, and four electives.

We also offer the economics major in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Ten Top Economics Blogs:
Freakonomics	Robert Reich
Marginal Revolution	Economist’s View
Conscience of a Liberal	Free Exchange
Greg Mankiw	Brad DeLong
Calculated Risk	Becker-Posner
Featured Faculty
	Jamal Abu-Rashed is a professor and Director for the Center for International Business. He received his PhD from Southern Methodist University. Jamal teaches Economics and International Business, and students have awarded him undergraduate professor of the year in Williams College of Business, on-site MBA professor of the year, and executive MBA professor of the year for ten years. His research focuses on international currencies, the impact of trade policy on employment, and economic development.
Featured Advisory Board Member
	Kyle McLaughlin heads The McLaughlin Financial Advisory Group of Raymond James and Associates.  He is a cum laude graduate of Xavier University with degrees in Economics and Philosophy, and is chair of the Department’s Board of Advisors.  He is a Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Life Underwriter, and Certified Financial Planner (CFP).  With 16 years in financial services, Kyle and his team manage $160 million dollars in assets for individuals and corporations.