Economics: The Study of Choice
Economics is the study of how societies organize production, distribution, and the exchange of goods and services and about choices on how scarce resources are allocated to satisfy human wants. Who wins? Who loses? Why? Economists use models that are substantiated by statistical analysis to study important issues such as economic growth, unemployment, productivity and efficiency, poverty and inequality, international trade, and the effects of government policy.
The Economics Department offers two undergraduate degrees, one through the College of Arts & Sciences, and the other through the Leavey School of Business. Students have the option to choose a concentration in data analysis or mathematical economics. The department also provides foundational courses for the graduate programs.
About Our Program
The economics major at Santa Clara University provides rigorous training in how to analyze important issues based on theory and data and how individuals, firms, and policymakers can use these methods to make good decisions.
About our Undergraduate Majors
Students can choose from two undergraduate degrees in economics: a Bachelor of Science in Commerce through the Leavey School of Business, or a Bachelor of Science degree through the College of Arts and Sciences.
Students can choose from two undergraduate degrees in economics: a Bachelor of Science in Commerce through the Leavey School of Business, or a Bachelor of Science degree through the College of Arts and Sciences. Minor in economics also offered.
If you have any questions regarding accounting department programs and events, please contact the following individuals:
Economics Association Inquiries
SCU Economics Association
Email: econassociation@scu.edu
Undergraduate Accounting Program Admission Inquiries
Jo-Anne Shibles
Email: jshibles@scu.edu
All Other Inquiries
Economics Administrative Assistant
Email: economics@scu.edu
Economics Faculty
PROFESSOR, ECONOMICS
Dongsoo Shin
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ECONOMICS
Audrey Guo
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ECONOMICS
Vito Cormun
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ECONOMICS
Adrien Bouguen
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News and Events
Introducing one of our new faculty members in the LSB Economic Department
Six business school faculty have received a promotion from the University this year.