Saturday, March 6th, 2010
I’ve heard some people say finance is better but i like economics more so i wasn’t sure?
Yeah, finance is better because equity trader works with financial stuff more. But, if you like economics more, then major in that because I think its better to go towards something that you are interested in.
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
What is the difference between home economics and economics?
Home ecoomics is considered to be a soft option for an As level subject. So is economics the same. And also is economics a soft or good As level choice?
Home economics is related to Life Skills–cooking, balancing your checkbook, sewing, etc.
Economics is the study of markets and [...]
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010
I’m studying my first year of economics at an internationally recognized university. I’m majoring in quantitative analysis and, strangely, I really enjoy it. I want an entry level part-time job where I can put my knowledge to use, and gain experience in the field of economics. Because the field is so broad, I have no [...]
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
I’m planning on majoring in economics, but considering business, for my bachelors degree. Is econ good for a top consulting firm? What about something in private equity, venture capitalist?
Economics is certainly a good choice but the top management consulting firms hire people from all types of majors. Ultimately they want people [...]
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
I’m taking economics and we have an essay on the subject. They said to have at least one paragraph on what we could find on the internet. I figured this counted.
Starting with the most general value, economics is all about a material life, If you distinguish it from a spiritual life. It deals how people [...]
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
I’m deciding whether I should major in economics, finance, or marketing when I go to college next year. What is the difference between them? What kind of jobs will I be able to get for each of the three majors? Please help.
ECONOMICS - http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/45.0601.html
FINANCE - http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/52.0801.html
MARKETING - http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/52.1401.html
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
I am writing an essay for my economics class. I know nothing about supply and demand economics. PLEASE HELP. I AM STRUGGLING.
What I need to know from you is what are the pros and cons of supply side economics and..
What are the pros and cons of demand side economics?
Please, if you [...]
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
Whats the main differences? What does the financial part bring in to the course that is different from economics?
And what does each course lead to job wise?
Econ coves all parts of the economy and Financial Econ focuses on the financial aspects [banking, securities, trade and business financing].
FE probably is better for a specific job. Econ [...]
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
A knowledge of economics would make us wiser when it comes to making decisions about who to elect as our leaders. Can anyone give examples of how your knowledge of economics can be utilized at the polls? How would you decide on whom to vote for next time?
I think if people had a good [...]
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Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Hi guys, I am defintely going to be a double major, and one of the majors is definitely going to be government. I can’t decide, though whether to get another major in economics or management . Can anyone help me out?
I am a current major in economics and also work in a non-profit organization. [...]
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