Economic Policy
About the major
The Economic Policy major focuses on developing the theoretical economic and statistical skills to be able to effectively understand economic policy. This provides a framework for systematic analysis of policy, an understanding of the rationales for government activity in the economy, and a method for comparing the effectiveness of proposed policies using economic tools of analysis. A focus of the major includes an assessment of the limitation of various economic policies, including their distributional consequences. An emphasis is also placed on the effective communication of policy analysis.
Requirements for completion
The Economic Policy major and minor requirements are listed in the Economic Policy unit of study table.
Advanced coursework
Students enrolled in the final (fourth) year of a Bachelor of Advanced Studies combined degree are required to complete a minimum of 24 credit points of Advanced coursework. Details of advanced coursework units of study in Economics can be found on the advanced coursework units of study page.
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