1. Major in Economics Dr. Mina Baliamoune-Lutz
Professor of Economics (2012 UNF Distinguished Professor)
Department of Economics and Geography
Coggin College of Business
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL,
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2. Major in Economics
Contact Information
Dr. Albert Loh
Chair, Department of Economics and Geography
Coggin College of Business
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL,
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3. Economics is the discipline where all the other business disciplines originate from. Studying economics provides students with very useful skills

4. Why a Major in Economics?
Critical thinking
Understanding of how the market economy works
Competition and its effect on businesses
Market strategies, profits and pricing
Consumer preferences and consumer behavior
Government policy and macroeconomic analysis
Develop quantitative skills to analyze and use data in business decisions
Relationship of international markets and the US economy
Better understanding of the forces of globalization
Provides a general framework for all the other business disciplines

5. Students will benefit pursuing a major or minor in economics because it will prepare them to be success in their careers in different areas of business.

6. Reasons to Study Economics (Top 10 Reasons)
10. Economics prepares you for a career, not just a job.
9. Economics is highly regarded by graduate schools as well as employers.
8. Economics works well as a double major or minor.
7. Economics is taught by an excellent faculty.
6. Economics provides a good start toward a fulfilling career.
5. Economics is liberal arts and economics is business.
4. Economics is a good choice for the undecided.
3. Economics lets you choose your undergraduate degree.
2. Economics is well respected on campus.
1. Economics is fun!!!