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  Major in Economics

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          Ever wonder why some countries are richer than others? Ever question why income inequality has been growing? Ever wonder why Canadian politicians worry when other countries may be going bankrupt? Economics can answer all these questions.

          Economics examines how individuals and society make choices in a world where resources are limited. It focuses on the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Two important themes are efficiency (the absence of waste in the use of resources) and fairness. Since making choices is central to all human activities, studying economics often helps explain why people and governments behave in certain ways.

          This program is offered in English and in French.

      The table below includes only the discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on the Honours bachelor's with double major and the Honours bachelor's with major and minor.

        Co-operative education is available when taken as part of an honours degree.

        The French immersion stream is available when taken as part of an honours degree.

        Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                                    Title                                        Units  
        Compulsory courses                                                                                                 
        ECO 1102                                                                Introduction to Macroeconomics               3 Units
        ECO 1104                                                                Introduction to Microeconomics               3 Units
        MAT 1302                                                                Mathematical Methods II                      3 Units
        ECO 2142                                                                Macroeconomic Theory I                       3 Units
        ECO 2143                                                                Macroeconomic Theory II                      3 Units
        ECO 2144                                                                Microeconomic Theory I                       3 Units
        ECO 2145                                                                Microeconomic Theory II                      3 Units
        ECO 2150                                                                Probability and Statistics for Economists 2  3 Units
        ECO 2151                                                                Introduction to Econometrics 2               3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                                                   
        3 course units from:                                                    3 Units                                    
          MAT 1300                                                              Mathematical Methods I 1                            
          MAT 1308                                                              Introduction to Calculus                            
        6 optional course units in economics (ECO) at the 3000 or 4000 level 3  6 Units                                    
        6 optional course units in economics (ECO) at the 4000 level            6 Units                                    
        Total:                                                                  42 Units                                   
        

        Note(s)

        1

        Students who intend to pursue graduate studies in economics should select MAT 1300 or the sequence MAT 1320 and MAT 1322. A strong background in mathematics helps students succeed in advanced courses and graduate studies in economics.

        2

        Students who intend to participate in the CO-OP program should take ECO 2150 and ECO 2151 in their second year.

        3

        ECO 3145, ECO 3152, ECO 3153 are strongly recommended for studies in the Master's in Economics.

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