At its core, it is about making choices both at the individual level and as a society. Economics is a dynamic field full of debates. Our understanding of how the economy operates and how individuals make decisions within this economic framework is constantly evolving. Economists do not shy away from controversy. Indeed, they are generally in the middle of most politically and socially charged debates.
Economists often disagree with each other making the field exciting and dynamic.
Continual opportunities for discovery exist within Economics. In our society, the economy has grown to dominate many aspects of life and infiltrates most others. The study of Economics, first and foremost, helps an individual understand the world around them. Economics has a tremendous ability to improve a student's analytical capabilities. Students are not given a series of unconnected facts to memorize but a clear method for solving problems.