George Washington University

Economics is a versatile major that develops analytical and quantitative abilities while learning about the functionality of the economy. You’ll investigate the consequences of scarcity, which forces people, organizations, and governments to choose among competing objectives. As a GW Economics student, you will learn how to understand the workings of markets and how prices are determined. The Economics Department at GW is a community of teachers and researchers—you’ll learn and work alongside experts in macroeconomics, microeconomics, labor economics, the economics of industry, international finance, international trade and development, money and banking, the economics of government and public policy, and econometrics. Outside the classroom, GW’s location provides unparalleled access to economic institutions like the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Federal Reserve, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Department of Labor.