BA in Economics/Mathematics in Bellingham United States | Western Washington University

Economics education delivers insights into economic principles and how economies operate, along with skills for applying economic reasoning to solve problems. The Economics Department is committed to offering a curriculum that equips students with thorough grounding in both economic theory and practical applications.

Beyond formulas and principles, Mathematics cultivates unique thinking approaches that are both adaptable and potent—such as modeling, abstraction, optimization, logical reasoning, data interpretation, and symbolic representation. Engaging with mathematical thinking develops analytical capability—an increasingly valuable cognitive skill in our tech-driven world that empowers individuals to evaluate information critically, recognize errors, spot biases, estimate probabilities, and propose solutions