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Economics explores how societies allocate limited resources like land, materials, workforce, equipment, and infrastructure. At SIUE, economics majors complete a foundational curriculum that establishes expertise in economic principles, followed by focused studies in specialized fields including:
Monetary systems and financial institutions
Workforce dynamics and employment relations
Global economic systems
Government fiscal policies
Market structures and competition
Regulatory frameworks
The program emphasizes quantitative analysis, with advanced courses typically featuring research projects that enhance both economic understanding and investigative abilities. Students plan their academic path with guidance from faculty mentors.
SIUE's economics curriculum also builds essential knowledge in both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles. Microeconomic studies cover:
Market equilibrium dynamics
Price determination mechanisms
Analytical methods for assessing policy impacts on market operations