Is law school in your future? Scott Turow in his book One L espouses the importance of training in economics for the study and practice of law. He states that top programs, such as Harvard, not only put a greater weight on applicants with economics backgrounds, but such programs consider economic training as essential to the field of law.

Would you aspire to be a stock broker or a banker? Mark Denner, B.A., Economics & Political Science works as a representative for Dun & Bradstreet. He travels all over the world, including Barcelona and Hong Kong. He attributes his placement in this position and his success with the firm to his training from IU, particularly the analytical tools he aquired studying economics.

Does teaching, journalism or consulting interest you? An academic background in economics would greatly enhance your maketability in these fields.

Did you know that the United States Foreign Services is actively recruiting economics majors. The analytical skills they have acquired are in great demand.

Did you know that The average starting salary for economics majors is over $41,333. Opportunities for our majors are vast. The study of economics, by teaching and strengthening your analytical skills, prepares you for many walks of life. The College of Arts and Sciences, through the Career Development Center, offers a placement course which focuses on resume writing, interview skills, and how best to choose the right career. If you are interested in seeking a business related job, the Business Placement Office is also available for economics students. See the Academic Advisor in Economics for more information.

The above quotation shows the excitement some students feel about studying economics. Economics is a social science, and as such, is about the world around us. For some, inspiration is found in trying to figure out "what makes things tick." If you like to take things apart to see how they work, economics may be for you.

Economics covers a variety of subjects and applications. International Economics, Money and the Banking System, Economies of Lesser Developed Countries, Environmental Economics, Public Finance, Economics in Laboratory Experiments, Game Theory, and Econometrics are among the most popular areas of study. You might
think about trying a low 300 level course in one of these areas to see if it sparks your interest. The Academic Advisors in Economics will be happy to assist you in choosing a course which fits your interests and backgrounds. More Information from Academic Advisors Aaron Harmon & Jacki Watson: If you are thinking about majoring in Econ, we'd be very happy to talk with you about the major and how the coursework you’ve already completed will fit into the degree. If you are already majoring in Econ, we encourage you to make an appointment every semester to review your progress and make sure you know about every opportunity. We're glad to answer simple questions via email at: econadvi@indiana.edu. Please read the handouts featured below. We've developed them over the last several years to help students. These may be printed from the PDF files listed below, or copies are available in Wylie 105.