Much of the study of economics consists of examining the operation of market economies to discover regularities of behaviour, ultimately in the expectation that through better understanding society will be able to remedy undesirable results and achieve better ones.
Faculty: Facutly of Social Sciences
Degree options:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), honours or major in economics
- Bachelor of Commerce (BComm), honours in economics
- Any degree, minor in economics
Other degree options in the field of economics at Mount Allison include:
- BA honours in economics and mathematics
- BA honours or major in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE)
- Any degree, minor in international economics and business
To achieve understanding in economics means moving into the realm of theory, analysis, and technical terms. The economics program at Mount Allison is built around core courses in economic theory, policy analysis, mathematics*, and econometrics.
Such study includes:
- economics history
- economic thought
- microeconomics
- macroeconomics
- money and banking
- international economics
Find a list of economics courses in the academic calendar – economics.
*Students planning to concentrate on economics will find mathematics a valuable complementary study. Those who dislike mathematics or who do poorly in it usually encounter difficulties in economics.
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John Main ('02)
“The Economics faculty has provided me with an excellent education through small class sizes, independent studies, research opportunities, teaching assistantships, and guest speakers. But most importantly, they cared about me as a person and were tremendously invested in my success as a student. I have made great friends while in this program and have felt support from econcomics alumni when I was in the process of selecting a graduate school.”
"Economics at Mount Allison pushes students to excel inside and outside the classroom. Students in the program often participate in annual conferences and are encouraged by professors to present their work outside the classroom and pursue research opportunities. Mount Allison’s Department of Economics is in a class of its own when you consider its small classes and its faculty members who focus on helping their students reach their academic goals. The Economics department has helped me build friendships with my classmates and my professors that I will continue to cherish after I graduate."
“The faculty members are what set this program apart. They are
extremely knowledgeable and respected in their fields, but more
importantly, they are excellent teachers. Inside and outside of the
classroom, they are heavily invested in helping their students succeed. I
really can’t stress that last point enough. This is a much different
experience than students will receive at a large university.” 
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