Penn State’s BA in Economics provides students with a strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and policy analysis. This liberal arts-focused degree integrates economic modeling with social and historical contexts, allowing for interdisciplinary study and flexible electives. Students explore topics like labor markets, development economics, international trade, and environmental policy. The program prepares graduates for roles in government, law, business analysis, nonprofits, or further study in economics or public policy.
Analyzing income inequality trends using census data
Modeling the impact of carbon taxes on consumer behavior
Evaluating the effectiveness of minimum wage increases
Simulating monetary policy effects on inflation and GDP
Comparing healthcare expenditure outcomes across nations
Studying economic incentives in educational policy reforms
Forecasting unemployment using regression analysis
Game theory applications in international diplomacy
Cost-benefit analysis of renewable energy subsidies
Evaluating foreign direct investment impacts in emerging markets
Studying economic mobility and geographic relocation trends
Behavioral economics experiments on saving behavior
Market structure analysis of the airline industry
Data visualization of trade flows under different treaties
Assessing pandemic impacts on regional labor markets
Microfinance program evaluation in developing regions
Building an economic index to measure rural prosperity
Time series analysis of housing price dynamics
Survey-based study on consumer confidence during recessions
Designing a dashboard for real-time economic indicators
Develop analytical tools to tackle real-world challenges through economics, policy, and global perspective.
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