Economics (Minor)

Program Learning Outcomes

Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Have effective written communication skills.
Be able to conduct basic econometric analysis; appreciate the major issues involved in estimating, using, interpreting, and evaluating econometric models.
Understand macroeconomic principles at an intermediate level and be able to apply standard models to contemporary policy questions and problems.
Understand microeconomic principles at an intermediate level and be able to apply them to the analysis of individual, firm and market behavior.
Be able to model and solve a wide range of optimization problems in economics and related fields.
Understand basic probability and statistical inference and be able to apply these concepts in data analysis and decision making.