Economics Major and Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from DeSales University with a major in economics will be able to:

1. apply the principles of economic theory and practices to analyze real world problems;
2. understand and explain the macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts using theoretical models and tools;
3. demonstrate knowledge of how financial markets and institutions function;
4. demonstrate proficiency with the tools of economic research by correctly analyzing and interpreting data from a variety of private and public sources;
5. analyze opposing viewpoints on global economic issues and reach considerable independent judgments to enhance critical thinking skills.