Economics

As an economics major, you’ll study the individual decisions, public policies, and private interests that shape the world. A Denison economics degree will prepare you for a career in business, finance, government, or the nonprofit sector.

The financial economics concentration explores the role of the finance, insurance, and real estate sectors in the U.S. economy.

Jessica S. Bean , Associate Professor, Chair of Economics

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Foundations of economics

You’ll start with broad ideas — the operation of markets, inflation, unemployment, and recession — and build your mathematics skills.

Intermediate economic theory

You’ll delve into advanced theories of micro- and macroeconomics, such as the relationship between cost and production and macroeconomic policy debates.

Econ electives

Electives include international finance and trade, monetary economics, and behavioral and environmental economics.

Why is economics better at Denison?

Financial economics concentration

You’ll learn about the markets, use math and data to make sound financial assessments, and consider how to ethically and effectively navigate the financial sector of the U.S. economy.

Bloomberg terminals

As a Denison econ student, you’ll have Bloomberg terminals at your fingertips. A rarity at liberal arts colleges, the terminals offer students hands-on skills used by the world’s leading finance professionals and Bloomberg certifications that guarantee a competitive edge in the working world.

Philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE) program

PPE is an interdisciplinary course that explores the theoretical foundations of political and economic thought and relates them to contemporary affairs. PPE alums have careers in government, consulting firms, finance, and law.

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Career Communities

Econ majors often join one or more of our career communities. Discover potential roles and career paths in our Financial Services, Consulting, and Business career community.

Career Exploration

Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, Denison Edge, career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.

Beyond the Classroom

Internships

Denison economics majors have held internships at Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, and Morningstar.

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Study Abroad

Study economics in your chosen region to enhance your language skills and build your career network. Conduct research on a traditional semester abroad or take a summer internship in another country.

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Summer Scholars

Delve into independent research through our Summer Scholars program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses.

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Spotlights

In pursuit of gold, Andrew D’Asaro shows his mettle

The Denison senior has become a decorated javelin thrower while persevering through an injury that would have ended most careers.

Charlie Kuchler ’26 and Truc Hoang ’26 are the co-founders of TruCha, a student-owned bubble tea shop in Slayter Hall.

The taste of success

Truc Hoang ’26 and Charlie Kuchler ’26 come from different cultures, but they share a passion for delivering smiles to their TruCha customers.

How to solve childhood poverty

Economics professor Andrea Ziegert's new book offers a glimpse of a hopeful future.

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Adding it all up

For Thao Pham ’24, the future = math + economics + the next challenge

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Pedagogy perfected

Denison's Teaching Seminar introduces relevant teaching topics, stimulates discussion within the group, and builds community for new faculty members.

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Economics from every angle

Zarrina Juraqulova shares how her childhood in Central Asia informed her career path and how economics is as much about people as money.

5 questions with Economics’ Zarrina Juraqulova

Juraqulova shares how growing up in Central Asia informed her career, how economics is as much about people as money, and why she strives to keep learning

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To go proudly and boldly into the world

For these high-achieving ’90s graduates, an education on The Hill was about exploring, stumbling, adapting — and thriving.

Mai Coffee start up owner Alan Phung '22

Student entrepreneur gains competitive edge

Alan Phung ’22 has learned a lot as a student and entrepreneur. And plans for his start-up, Mai Coffee, are perking up.

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Invested In Change

Suni Harford ’84 one of the most powerful women in finance, on how a rising environmental and social consciousness has transformed investing—and forced