Economics

About Economics

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Economics prepares students for employment in the private and public sectors, both domestically and internationally, as economists, analysts, and general managers. The teaching of economics in high school is another occupational field for the economist. The program also prepares students to undertake graduate study in economics, law, and/or business administration. Students earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a specific concentration. Students may take a number of concentrations listed on our curriculum sheet.

 
Economics-Finance Seminar Series

• Economics-Finance Seminar Series 2012-2013 Topics and Presenters
• Past Economics-Finance Seminar Series Topics and Presenters

Outstanding Senior Project Awards

• Fall 2012 -- Daniel Coulsell
  The Free Agency Market in Major League Baseball: Examining Demand for Free Agents
• Spring 2012 -- Levine-Ziesing
  San Francisco vs. San Jose: The Effect of the Payroll Tax on Firms’ Decisions to locate
• Fall 2011 -- Philip Daniel
  Technical Analysis in the Virtual World
• Spring 2011 -- Mayan Atid
  Framing Effects and Consumer Behavior in the Cell Phone Market: An Experiment
• Spring 2011 -- Matthew Kinni
  The Preferential Tax Rate on Capital Gains and its Impact on Income Inequality
• Fall 2010 -- Evan Griffith
  Golden Oldies: An Empirical Analysis of Vintage Guitar Sales on Ebay
• Spring 2010 -- Eric Wolf
  The Labor Market of Major League Baseball: Player Salaries and How They Relate to On-Field Performance
• Fall 2009 -- Jonathan Comeau
  Incorporating Uncertainty into Discounted Cash Flow Equity Valuations
• Spring 2009 -- Amy Speer
  Spatial Relationships in Unemployment
• Fall 2008 -- Steve Lynds
  Cost of War