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As an economics student, you'll learn to allocate the planet's finite resources effectively for societal benefit, applying rigorous scientific approaches to assess how individuals and organizations make economic decisions.
If you prefer a more intimate campus setting, you can begin your degree at our Truro campus for the first year before transitioning to Halifax to finish the remaining three years of your program.
Economics education typically follows a deductive approach, building from fundamental principles through logical reasoning. At Dalhousie, our Economics curriculum blends both deductive courses and inductive, problem-based learning. Thematic inductive courses might explore topics like climate change from an economic perspective.
You can select courses emphasizing social science aspects over mathematical economic theory. However, the inherent connection between mathematics and economics may motivate you to strengthen your quantitative skills.