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Economics

Study economic principles, individual choice, markets of every kind, the physical environment, and the impact of governmental policies on these. Understand economic policy analysis and implementation at household, firm, national, and international levels. Gain transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and oral and written communication as you put economic principles into practice.

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Overview

What Sets Principia College Apart?

As an economics major, you’ll have many opportunities to engage with economics principles. Analyze the stock market and make investment decisions by entering the St. Louis Intercollegiate Investment Contest. Study everyday microeconomics visiting a nearby pumpkin farm. Conduct research and present findings in individual and group class presentations. Additionally, Principia College is a CFA Institute University Affiliate member and students have the opportunity to study for the CFA Level 1 Exam with the support of faculty.

Read about HOKA Co-founder Jean-Luc Diard's visit to Principia College and the lessons he shared on innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Explore business in action.

Learn how Sally went from Principia to becoming an Investment Analyst at Deutsche Bank.

Meet Sally Abouchar

After Principia

Principia economics majors excel in graduate school and pursue a variety of professional opportunities, including work in finance, financial analysis, business analysis, banking, operations, and procurement. Here are a few of the companies where our grads have been hired:

  • Wells Fargo
  • Boeing
  • Monsanto
  • Toyota
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Fisher Investments
  • Tesla

Learning Beyond Campus

Our study-abroad programs are open to all students, and you’re encouraged to apply to any abroad program that interests you—even if the abroad isn’t your primary area of study. Your passport to international learning starts here.

Principia College Study Abroad