Economics . . .
is the
social science
that studies how societies
use their scarce
resources to produce
goods and services.
An economics major will
prepare you to identify
problems and the solution
to those problems
throughout your
professional life whether
it is in business or
government. You are
prepared to make
informed decisions in
management, marketing,
finance or the public
sector.
Department of Economics
124 South Hall
(715) 425-3335
Undergraduate Catalog
Program
Students in the economics program study unemployment, inflation, economic
growth, the distribution of income and wealth, the balance of payments, and exchange rates, as
well as topics related to labor, banking, the environment, health care, poverty, and government
systems and policies. Learning more about economics helps students understand how
businesses, workers, consumers, and governments interact in domestic and international
markets. Many economics majors elect to double major in economics and a related business or
liberal arts field. An economics major from UW-River Falls has excellent employment
opportunities in the 21st century.
Faculty
The economics department has a diverse and outstanding faculty with expertise in
the areas of public finance, government regulation of business, the economics of developing
countries, labor economics, the economics of discrimination, money and banking, international
economics, and business law. The department also takes pride in its faculty’s strengths in
statistics and quantitative analysis. Faculty members are excellent teachers and scholars and
have a strong tradition of close personal contact with students.
Why Major in Economics?
Today’s world is filled with economic events and problems
with economic origins. The study of economics will provide you with the skills necessary for
making important contributions as you experience these events and face these problems. You
will learn to identify the nature of issues and to critically analyze alternative solutions. In
addition, the study of economics at UW-River Falls will provide you with critical thinking skills
and analytical tools that can be used throughout your life in business, at home, and in the
community. Recent graduates with an economics major use their education at public and
private sector jobs in banking, finance, marketing, management and health care.
Strengths of the Program
The College of Business and Economics is accredited by AACSB International, the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business.
We offer courses in most of the traditional areas in
economics that are taught by faculty members who hold doctoral degrees in their field. Our
curriculum is especially strong in the quantitative, theoretical, policy, and international areas.
Upper level courses are small. A professional adviser in the College of Business and Economics
advises freshman and sophomore students, and upper level students are advised by faculty.
The economics department provides scholarships, internships, and opportunities for international
travel, including a three-week summer study program in Uganda that is led by one of
our current faculty members. There are also opportunities for student-faculty research and
mentoring. The Student Economics Society helps facilitate both professional and social
interaction between faculty and students.
Studying economics at UW-River Falls will change your life! |
