Economics is the study of how people choose to use resources – such as people, land, property or knowledge. Government, business and the non-profit industry can all face complex problems related to resources, and economics majors can help solve them.
The Economics (BA) - General Economics at Appalachian State University is a liberal arts-focused degree designed for students who prefer to work in governmental or non-profit sectors, rather than the private, for-profit sector. The program prepares students to analyze human behavior related to work, production, distribution and consumption, think logically and make good decisions for their employers. Classes in this department are small, professors give close attention and each student has opportunities for research. Like other BA degrees at App State, this major has a foreign language requirement.
The Department of Economics also offers the Economics (BSBA) degree for students planning to work in the private, for-profit world of business.