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  • Program Type
    Major, Minor
  • School
    Gary Tharaldson School of Business

Explore the fundamentals of economics, from supply and demand to monetary policy. Understand how the production of goods and services contributes to human flourishing as well as the limits of wealth creation in achieving everlasting happiness.

What You’ll Learn

Explore how and why resources are used to produce the goods and services consumers demand. Understand the basics of economic theory, including theory of the good, supply and demand, profit and loss, private property and entrepreneurship, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade and globalization.

Connect Economics and Politics

See how economic policies impact political issues such as liberty, justice, and globalization.

Trace the Contribution of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition

See how Church teachings and Catholic thought leaders influenced the development of modern economic theory and debate.

Learn Outside the Classroom

In addition to your coursework, you’ll have an opportunity to participate in discussion clubs and reading groups.

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Careers & Outcomes

Employment Trends

An economics minor pairs well with many Mary majors and helps you stand out and advance your career in fields where an understanding of economic policy is needed. Professionals in business, law, and politics find an economics background particularly useful.

Career Paths

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