Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Economics] From Texas State University

At the heart of economics lies the study of the behavior of consumers, producers, and governments. Economics emphasizes the major strategic decisions facing businesses and governments, including setting prices, investing in plant and equipment, hiring workers, and determining policy. Courses in Economics emphasize critical and logical thinking and a commitment to lifelong learning. Students learn how to ask the right questions, work with numbers, and develop their written communication and computer skills.

Excellent Preparation for Graduate School

Economics provides excellent preparation for graduate school. Economics majors perform very well relative to other majors on the GMAT and LSAT exams. A 1998 study showed that among the 14 majors that had more than 2,000 students taking the LSAT, economics majors received the highest average score.