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Economics About the Department Economics is the study of how societies organize the production and distribution of goods and services. Economics can be studied from different perspectives and through different methodological frameworks. The Economics Department attempts to cover a number of different perspectives and methodologies in the courses we offer. We seek to strike a healthy balance in the emphasis we place on the theoretical, empirical and real world aspects of the study of economics. Through our courses we seek to develop in our students the ability to understand economic issues in a wider social, political and historical context. We also familiarize students with the latest scholarship in different aspects of economics and cultivate their ability to undertake research in areas of economics. Our theory courses, ranging from the introductory level to the advanced undergraduate level, introduce students to the theoretical and empirical tools of economic analysis. We offer courses in the areas of microeconomic analysis, macroeconomic analysis, game theory, econometrics and Marxism. Our applied courses span a wide set of issues and geographic areas and include courses in economic development, economics of the environment, economic history, international trade, labor economics and urban political economy. In addition we offer courses in which we teach students the skills required to undertake independent research in one or more sub-disciplines of Economics. In addition to a wide range of courses, the Department also maintains close links with other departments and interdisciplinary programs of the College. Our faculty are closely involved with and teach courses in a number of interdisciplinary programs, including Environmental Studies, International Studies, Business and Nonprofit Management, and Peace and Global Studies. Some of our courses are cross listed with other departments like Philosophy and Political Science. These connections result in a number of "non-econ majors" taking Economics courses, broadening students' perspectives. Upon graduation, Economics majors travel many different routes. Some of our graduates pursue further education in different areas, including graduate study in economics, public policy analysis, business administration and law. Economics majors from Earlham have pursued further study at a number of leading universities, including Brown, Duke, Harvard, Michigan, Minnesota, Virginia and Yale. Others have gone on to make successful careers in consulting, banking, government, the private nonprofit sector and teaching. |
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Earlham College · 801 National Road West · Richmond,
Indiana 47374-4095 |