Economics is the study of how individuals and societies choose to use the resources that are available to them. Courses in economics examine topics such as inflation, unemployment, international trade, financial markets, inequality, development and government intervention in economic activity. Economic issues have an important impact on individuals, firms, industries, countries and the world as a whole.
By studying economics, you will:
- Develop an understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics, developments in economic policy and their relevance, and interconnections between economics and other issues.
- Examine issues from many fields and apply economic tools to analyze real-world problems.
- Use technology to locate and process data, drawing conclusions from the analysis.
- Articulate and defend normative analyses.
- Sharpen your writing and speaking skills.
- Prepare for a career or graduate studies in a variety of fields, including business, law, medicine, government, non-profits and international relations.
Featured Advisory Board Member
Eric Baumgardner
Associate Director, Corporate Finance
Procter & Gamble
Eric Baumgardner is the manager of Corporate Forecasts & Analysis, responsible for consolidating the company's sale and earnings forecasts and guidance.
He has been at P&G for 14 years, previously working as a global finance manager for Pampers and in P&G's global treasury division.
He is a corporate trainer in P&G's internal finance college for initiative valuation, pricing analysis, and forecasting.
Eric is also founder and managing principal at Financial Technologies Corp., a provider of corporate financial consulting, business valuation, equity research, and industry analysis.
Eric earned his BA in economics at Xavier in 1995 and an MBA in finance from the University of Cincinnati in 1996.
