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"Economics is the art of trying to satisfy infinite needs with limited resources." Albert Camus
Economics is the study of how effectively society meets its human and material needs. It provides a logical, ordered way of looking a various problems. It draws upon history, philosophy, and mathematics to deal with subjects ranging from how an individual household or business can make sound decisions, to societal issues such as unemployment, inflation, and environmental decay.
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| Mathematics & science | Critical thinking |
| Different learning strategies | Ability to give advice on business |
| Research skills | Investigative skills |
| Oral & Written communication | Computer literacy |
| Active learning | Ability to prepare & write reports |
Professional journals, articles, magazines and other resources
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Career Planit Economics Major Search
http://www.careerplanit.com/resource/profileresult.asp?crcode=25&list=GO
Links to Internet Resources in Business and Economics (University of Kansas) http://www.bschool.ukans.edu/intbuslib
Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Occupations
http://stats.bls.gov:80/oco/oco1001.htm
Economists and Marketing Research Analysts (Occupational Outlook Handbook)
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos055.htm
Careers in Economics http://www.sju.edu/~nfox/careers.htm
Careers in Business http://www.careers-in-business.com