THE ECONOMIC MAJOR

WHO OFFERS IT AND WHAT IS REQUIRED OF STUDENTS?

Authors

  • Brooke Dippold
  • Brandon Weaver
  • Melanie Marks
  • David Zirkle

Keywords:

economics major, economics minor, course requirements, undergraduate, regression

Abstract

This paper econometrically investigates what variables impact the probability a college/university offers an undergraduate major in economics, multiple tracks within the major, or economics minor. Data is collected from four-year, comprehensive institutions, with control variables accounting for whether the school is public, year founded, enrollment, if the school offers a business degree, and selectivity measures. In addition, data is collected on the requirements of economics majors across institutions. Regression is used to determine what institutional variables influence specific track requirements, such as math/statistics, econometrics, capstone course, and internship. Given the unique data set that has been created, this paper offers new information and several conclusions about the economics major.

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Published

2023-03-29

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2023): Journal for Economic Educators

Section

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