Economics
Economics is the study of choices people make under conditions of scarcity and the results of those choices for society. The Economics major at Berkeley focuses on micro- and macro-economic theory and policy, and the effects of alternative economic systems.
Lower Division Requirements and Prerequisites for the Economics Major
(prerequisites indicated by asterisks)
Note: Enrollment limits are in effect for the Economics major.
Many factors, including grade-point average, are considered in determining admission to the major. Before declaring the major, students should complete:
- the
L&S reading and composition requirement,
and must complete:
- one year of calculus (Mathematics 1A*-1B* or Mathematics 16A*-16B*) and one semester of statistics (Statistics 20,* 21,* 21X,* 25,* or upper division equivalent) (At least one semester of the required calculus/statistics must be completed while in residence at Berkeley),
- Economics 1* or 2*,
and
- either Economics 100A* or 100B* or 101A.*
Note: Please review this important information about capped majors.
Departmental Contact
Jenny Cornet
549 Evans #3880
543 Evans (in person)
(510) 642-6674
jenny@econ.berkeley.edu
Ginnie Sadil-Roddie
547 Evans (in person)
(510) 642-1966
gsadil@econ.berkeley.edu
General Catalog Description
http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=ECON
Departmental Website
http://elsa.berkeley.edu/econ/ugrad/ugrad.shtml
Other Majors to Consider
Environmental Economics & Policy
Political Science
Political Economy
Development Studies
Mathematics
Statistics
Sociology