The Department of Economics at Western Michigan University offers an undergraduate major in economics. Economists study fundamental problems arising from scarcity such as how to: Avoid excessive unemployment and inflation Manage resources efficiently Organize individual and social efforts to improve standards of living Economists analyze policies in such specific areas as: Economic development Industrial organization International trade and finance Money and banking Public finance Resource economics Economists apply rational decision-making procedures to complex questions requiring an ability to think analytically. This is, at least in part, what makes economics a prestigious major. Economics is recognized as a demanding curriculum and is viewed that way by prospective employers. Majoring in economics as an undergraduate will help you to build a strong foundation for a variety of careers, including business, law, foreign service, journalism, public administration and teaching.

To be successful as an economist, you need to apply rational decision-making procedures to complex questions. To do well in this field requires an ability to think analytically. Economics is recognized as a demanding curriculum and is viewed that way by prospective employers. Majoring in economics as an undergraduate will help you build a strong foundation for a variety of careers including: Business Foreign service Journalism Law Public administration Teaching