Archive for the 'economics' Category

Where should I start my career in economics?

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 [...]

Is economics a good major to enter management consulting or private equity?

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 [...]

What is the importance of understanding economics?

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 [...]

What is the difference between economics, finance and marketing majors?

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

What is the advantages of supply side economics?

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 [...]

Whats the difference between Economics and Financial Economics courses at university?

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 [...]

How can knowledge of economics can be utilized at the polls?

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 [...]

is economics or management the best major to complement a degree in government?

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. [...]

Which universities in California has a good Economics/Business major program?

I am a junior in high school planning out my road to university and I am looking for UCs with a good program in Economics/Business.
UC Irvine?
UC Davis?
UC San Diego?
UCI’s website says they have an undergraduate major in business administration open to transfers in 2010. That means you could start out in economics and, [...]

Can economics and electrical or industrial engineering majors go together?

I really need the answer on this b/c it seems like economics and engineering are two completely different fields. I already graduated with economics but is planning on going into industrial engineer, not sure if they are two related major AND is the salary of industrial engi high??
*salary is important to me*
THANKS Yes, if [...]