  Economics Mark Montgomery, Chair, Bradley Bateman, William Ferguson, Paul Munyon, Jack Mutti, Irene Powell , Janet Seiz Economics is the study of how society uses its scarce resources. The goal of the department is to promote an understanding of the economic aspects of society and to develop each student's ability to reason about economic issuesthat is, to provide a basis for intelligent, responsible participation in modern society. The study of economics provides a background for careers in
business and public service and a foundation for graduate study
in economics, business, law, and public policy. The study of
economics complements undergraduate or later graduate work in
other social sciences or in history. Economics 111 introduces
a student to the discipline. The courses numbered 205-250 A student majoring in economics will find available complementary
work in history, other social sciences, and mathematics (including
statistics and computer science). A PC network allows students
to access data and to use spreadsheet and statistical software
to analyze economics issues. Off-campus study provides an excellent
opportunity to observe and analyze how A minimum of nine courses in economics, totaling 34 credits. Required are:
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