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Economics graduates are versatile professionals with strong analytical skills. Pursuing an economics degree opens doors to diverse career paths across business, government, and nonprofit sectors. An economics major also provides solid groundwork for advanced degrees in various disciplines including business administration, public policy, international relations, and legal studies - in fact, many law schools recommend undergraduate economics studies. At Old Dominion University, students can explore specialized areas like microeconomics, macroeconomics, environmental economics, international trade, labor markets, and urban development. The program also offers opportunities for personalized research projects guided by faculty experts in specific economic fields.