Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Yeshiva University

The study of economics helps students develop analytical tools to understand how modern economies allocate scarce resources to produce goods and services and how economic performance is affected by policies, technology, and institutions. It also provides students with a rigorous way of thinking about individual, business, and household decision-making. Basic Track: This track of the Economics major provides ideal training for those interested in law, business, journalism, or public policy. Mathematical Economics Track: This track further prepares students for graduate studies in economics (including YU's own Masters in Quantitative Economics program) and for careers in quantitative fields such as finance and consulting. The economics minor complements many majors including mathematics, other social sciences, physics, and pre-engineering. For non-majors, the introductory sequence of microeconomics and macroeconomics is an essential component of a liberal arts education and provides the background for a wide array of electives.