It [economics] is a method rather than a doctrine, an apparatus of the mind, a technique of thinking which helps its possessor to draw correct conclusions.
Economics Department, CSU, Chico
Economics Core Program
The Economics Major teaches skills that are highly valued by employers, skills which students can also use in their personal lives. The core of the Economics Major provides students with quantitative skills useful in business and in government. Students completing the Economics Major will also acquire writing skills desirable in any employment. Most importantly, Economics students learn a critical and analytical way to approach problem solving that is productive and highly valued by employers, graduate schools, and law schools. A BA in Economics provides opportunity for careers in both private and public job sectors. It is also excellent preparation for graduate programs in economics, business, law, and public administration.
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