Economics
Steve Hamilton,
Area Chair
Sheila Smith
Administrative Coordinator
Phone: (805)756-2783
Fax: (805)756-5068
Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00
Room: 03-407
For faculty information, go to the Economics Faculty Directory
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 2011-2012 Topics and Presenters
Past Economics-Finance Seminar Series Topics and Presenters
Outstanding Senior Project Awards
- 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
Fall 2011 Newsletter
Fall 2010 Newsletter
Fall 2009 Newsletter
Fall 2008 Newsletter
Links
- Economics Curriculum
- View a list of 2011-2012 course offerings.
- Economics Minor
- Economics Concentrations
- Internships and Jobs
- Senior Projects
- Published Articles by Faculty
- Newsletter Archive
- Visiting professors 2012
Top: Steve Hamilton, Michael Marlow, Kathryn Marshall, Eduardo Zambrano, Eric Fisher Bottom: Sanjiv Jaggia, Jason Lepore, Dan Villegas, Aric Shafran