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:

  1. the L&S reading and composition requirement,

and must complete:

  1. 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),
  2. Economics 1* or 2*,

and

  1. 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

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