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. The well-trained economist becomes a problem solver able to meet new challenges as the come along. This is the aspect of Economics which most appeals to a liberal education and will serve the student when they leave school. Economics forms an important linkage between more traditional liberal arts disciplines and professional programs.
Students can enjoy the best of both tracks.
As a traditional liberal arts discipline, the study of Economics routinely exposes students to a vast array of ideas from powerful thinkers. An Economics student is trained to analyze the central ideas of democracy, freedom, culture, and happiness. In addition, Economics forms an important linkage to professional programs by providing students with a series of recognizable skills and tools important to all professional programs. A student of the Economy will understand the institutions within which businesses, public policy and the law all operate. Graduates with an Economics degree from Western have done extremely well.