Economics
What is Economics?
"Economics is the art of trying to satisfy infinite needs with limited resources." Albert Campus
Economics is the study of how effectively society meets its human and material needs. It provides a logical, ordered way of looking a various problems. It draws upon history, philosophy, and mathematics to deal with subjects ranging from how an individual household or business can make sound decisions, to societal issues such as unemployment, inflation, and environmental decay.
Related Career Titles
| Actuary | Demographer | Institutional Research Director |
| Auditor | Economist | Insurance Salesperson |
| Bank Officer | Efficiency Expert | Intelligence Agent |
| Bond Trader | Entrepreneur | International Trade Specialist |
| Business Forecaster | Estate Planner | Journalist |
| Business Manager | Financial Economist | Labor Economist |
| Chamber of Commerce Analyst | Financial Officer | Labor Relations Specialist |
| Commodities Trader | Financial Planner/Analyst | Lawyer |
| Commodity-Industry Analyst | Financial Reporter | Litigation Analyst |
| Compensation/Benefits Admin | Government Administrator | Management Consultant/Analyst |
| Consultant | Healthcare Administrator | Market Research Analyst |
| Consumer Affairs Director | Hospitality Manager | Politician |
| Consumer Goods Rep | Industrial Economist | Populations Studies Analyst |
| Cost Analyst | Industrial Transportation | Property Manager |
| Credit Analyst / Loan Officer | Industrial/Institutional Buyer | Public Administrator/Manager |
| Purser | Securities Trader | Underwriter |
| Real Estate Agent/Broker | Statistician | Urban/Regional Planner |
| Retail Sales Manager | Teacher | Wage and Salary Administrator |
| Securities Salesperson/Broker | Technical Writer | Treasury Management Specialist |
| Public Utilities Manager | Transportation Specialist | Information Scientist |
Related Major Skills
| Reading comprehension | Active Listening |
| Mathematics & science | Critical thinking |
| Different learning strategies | Ability to give advice on business |
| Research skills | Investigative skills |
| Oral & Written communication | Computer literacy |
| Active learning | Ability to prepare & write reports |
Job & Internship Search Links
- Handshake -- UNCW's Online Job & Career Portal
- Job Search Resources
- College Grad .com
- American Economic Association
- Best Jobs USA
Career Planning Links
- Candid Career Videos
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*NET OnLine
- NC Tower
- Economics professional journals, articles, magazines and other resources
Professional Association Links
- Prudential Financial
- American Economic Association
- American Agricultural Economic Association
- The American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association
- Southern Agricultural Economics Association
- Economic History Association
- South Carolina Economic Developer's Association
- National Association for County Community and Economic Development
- National Association for Business Economics
- North Carolina Bankers Association
Miscellaneous Resources
- Find actuary, financial engineering, data mining, quant, risk mgmt, economics and other employment through D.W. Simpson.
- Updated lists of economics articles in major on-line magazines
- The Forbes Group
- Law and Economic Resources
- International Economic Development Council
- Research Triangle Regional Partnership
