BA in Economics (3yrs)

Economics is the social science which explores human activity directed towards the satisfaction of human wants in the context of the limited resources available in the world. It studies the issues related to the mixture of competition and cooperation among individuals, private organizations and governments in satisfying these wants. It studies the issues that arise out of the mixture of competition and cooperation among individuals, private organizations, and governments in satisfying these wants. In recent years, economics has been particularly concerned with analysis of the major economic problems of unemployment, inflation, and the distribution of wealth; with environmental issues; and with the alternative public and private policy responses. The undergraduate study of Economics is directed towards the goal of a liberal arts education. Students study the historical, institutional, and theoretical background of modern economics from a Canadian perspective. This provides an analytical framework for making more informed judgements about current economic policies. One may obtain the Economics Major through the 3-Year BA, the 4-Year BA or the BA Honours degree program. Some of the courses offered are recommended for Interdisciplinary programs, and it is common for other Social Science Departments to require or recommend certain Economics courses. As a 4-Year BA student of Economics you may choose a general degree or a degree that includes a number of course areas or concentrations: Public Policy, Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Financial Markets, Political Economy or Pre-Honours. A BA degree in Economics will lead naturally to employment in business, financial services, government, and international organizations. Graduate level studies lead to university teaching positions, independent consultancies, and research. The BA in Economics is highly recommended for students planning to go into law, accounting, or business schools.