A degree in economics

Economics is the study of how people allocate scarce resources for production, distribution, and consumption, both individually and collectively. Wayne State economics majors have a wide choice of careers, including private sectors, non-profit organizations and governments.

Why study economics at Wayne State?

Meet Aaron Keathley, junior economics honors student publishing book

Aaron Keathley is a junior in the economics and university honors programs. His book, "45 Conversations about Behavioral Economics: An Interdisciplinary Discussion Crossing Business, Public Policy, Sociology, and Psychology", is forthcoming with Palgrave MacMillan.

Meet economics honors major, Aayush Mittal

The economic courses at WSU have given me a solid foundation of topics that I will learn more about as an administrator. More specifically, the healthcare economics course helped me shape my future career goals.

Meet math economics student Mitchell Ford

The courses I have taken have helped me develop the skills I will need in my career going forward. Particularly the additional understanding of statistics I have received through the mathematics portion of the mathematical economics major.

Meet John Williamson

The courses and training from Wayne State University have forced me to think outside of the box and to question everything that is put in front of me because just because there is an answer doesn’t mean that it is the only answer. The economic courses have also taught me to be able to think on my feet and to be able to analyze everything that has been presented to me.

Meet Stephanie Price-Cummings, senior math econ student

If I could share anything with future students, it would be the advice that my grandfather gave me when I was young. My grandfather would always tell me, "Never be afraid to ask for or create your own opportunities, it is rare that they are presented to you on your front door."

Meet econ alum Markus Krygier '88

Find what you’re passionate about, because only when you’re passionate about something will you have enough drive and energy to become great at it.

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