Economics

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Professor Odell
Associate Professors Flynn, Pedace
Assistant Professor Chaudhary

Economics studies how markets allocate resources, goods and services, and incomes throughout the economy. It analyzes how the aggregate level of economic activity is determined; how well the economy performs with respect to inflation, unemployment, and growth; and the implications of government involvement in particular markets and in the economy as a whole via policies to improve economic performance or distributional equity. The major is designed to develop a core set of skills useful in analysis of economic issues while maintaining a commitment to a liberal arts education. The curriculum provides preparation for graduate study or careers in economics, business, law, government, and public affairs.

Students are encouraged to participate in the Scripps College Economic Society, the Student Investment Fund, and Money Wise Women events and activities. The Joan Robinson Prize is awarded for superior accomplishment in the economics senior thesis.

Dual Majors

A student wishing to complete a dual major in economics and any other field must fulfill the economics major  requirements with the following exceptions.

1. The student must complete three (rather than four) electives, at least two with an intermediate theory prerequisite.
2. The student may take the senior seminar either in the Economics Department or in the department offering the complementary portion of the dual major.

BA/MA Program

A BA/MA program in economics with The Claremont Graduate University is available for Claremont Colleges students; contact CGU for more information.

Programs

• Courses in Economics
• Economics Major
• Economics Minor

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