Chatham University Economics

The economics program at Chatham builds on a student’s liberal arts foundation to introduce the economic way of thinking about the world. Economic thinking involves using models of human behavior, such as supply and demand and comparative advantage, to understand economic decision-making.

Economics majors learn abstract models, deductive reasoning, and empirical analysis. The program includes theoretical courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics, quantitative work, statistical analysis, and applied field courses. The major is flexible and provides students with a basic set of tools to understand major policies and problems in our society. Experiential learning courses and internships are available and encouraged. Courses in economics provide a sound underpinning for diverse careers in areas such as business, law, government and public policy, and for graduate level work in the social sciences.