For Prospective Students
Why We're Different
We are ranked in the top third of all U.S. undergraduate Economics programs
W&M was the first U.S. college to teach Political Economy – our program dates back to 1784
Strong quantitative and theoretical grounding
Insight on contemporary policy issues
A wide choice of electives
Opportunities for individual research
Excellent preparation for graduate work and employment in the private and public sectors
Our Economics students study how existing resources are allocated, how new resources are created, and how incentives shape actions in both market and non-market settings.
Degree Programs
Courses
Courses topics range from micro- and macroeconomics to game theory, time-series econometrics, and African economic development. See the Undergraduate Catalog to explore the complete list of Economics courses.
Research
Our faculty research areas encompass Development Economics, Economic History, Environmental Economics and Climate Change, Health Policy, Industrial Organization, International Trade, Labor Economics and Inequality, Macroeconomics, Public Economics, and Sports Economics. Undergraduate students participate in research as assistants or by investigating their own research questions.
Student Activities
The student-run Econ Club sponsors seminars on current topics and organizes panel discussions about graduate school and job prospects.
Careers
Our alumni work for consulting companies and multinationals, join government agencies, or pursue careers in the nonprofit sector. Some choose to attend graduate programs in economics and other fields.
Talk to Us
Want to know more? Our faculty want to connect with you.
- Ask a professor: contact [[slstaf, Professor Sarah Safford, Department Chair]]
