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Course Details

Economics, Policy, and Law

Course Description

Economics, policy, and law is a specialization option in the economic sciences major. This option builds a strong foundation in economic concepts and focuses on the analytical skills used in law school and policy-making. Economics majors who choose this option will be well prepared to apply to law school or to enter the areas of economic policy, tax policy, regulation, public programs and projects, and environmental policy.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, between 2005 and 2006 the average starting salary for graduates with a bachelor's degree in economics rose by 11 percent, to $45,191. In 2002, the median base salary for economists was $76,750. Among the many careers economics majors pursue: Agribusiness managers, appraisers, auditors, budget analysts, buyers, claims appraisers, commodity brokers, comprehensive analysts, consultants, credit analysts, database administrators, economic analysts, efficiency experts, environmental impact appraisers, financial analysts, forecasting administrators, fund raisers, import/export agents, insurance agents, loan officers, lobbyists, managers, marketing researchers/administrators, natural resource managers, real estate appraisers, research and sales analysts, sales representatives, securities brokers, statisticians, underwriters, law, banking




Economics, Policy, and Law Washington State university