BA in Economics in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

As an economics student, you'll have access to diverse coursework spanning economic theory, econometrics, monetary systems, global economics, historical economic trends, developmental studies, and market structures. The curriculum includes emerging disciplines like behavioral economics, blending psychological principles with economic analysis, plus innovative seminars fostering interdisciplinary research between economists and psychologists. Economics examines human decision-making across various contexts. For individuals and families, it explores spending habits, labor choices, and savings patterns. In commercial spheres, it analyzes consumer purchasing behaviors, corporate production strategies, and how these interactions shape market dynamics, pricing, and competition. On a macroeconomic scale, economics studies national income variations, inflation and employment factors, international trade relationships, and the impact of governmental financial regulations and policies.