Economics - Majors & Minors - Knox College Economics Studying economics is not the same as studying business—though they do make a powerful double major. It’s also an ideal start to a wide range of careers, from finance to policy making. Meet Your Professors Visit Knox Experiences & Opportunities Economics Faculty Economics Courses Economics Requirements Major, Minor Understand why things happen—not just how. Why are spam emails always so poorly written? What should towns rebuilding after a natural disaster consider doing differently? Why do most Americans get health insurance through their employer? Is it more effective to sign a single superstar athlete for a season or to invest in player development? Why isn’t high-speed rail travel more common in the U.S.? These are all questions for economists. If you have an abiding curiosity in the way the world works, plus an aptitude for math and data analysis, we’ll help you discover the answers. Major or Minor in Economics If you choose to major or minor in business while pursuing an economics degree, be aware you cannot use the same courses to fulfill more than 3 hours of both degree programs. Students planning to go on to graduate school in economics should also consider taking more mathematics coursework than the bachelor’s degree requires. Requirements Courses Course Spotlight You'll take a core curriculum consisting of two courses each in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics, as well as calculus and accounting. After that, it’s up to you: Choose to focus on economic development, industrial organization, labor economics, environmental economics, international economics, or financial modeling. Then put your ideas to work on your own senior research project. ECON 263 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics ECON 280 Economics of Inequality ECON 303 Introduction to Econometrics ECON 333 Managerial Finance ECON 371 International Trade: Theory and Policy What Our Economics Alumni Are Doing You can do practically anything with an economics degree–from practicing law to working in an investment bank. Or stick with pure economics. Keith Maskus ’76 took a break from a long career as an economics professor at University of Colorado Boulder to serve as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of State from 2010 to 2017. Ghazi Joseph Saoud ’22 | Currently pursuing a J.D. at University of Illinois Law School Emilie Marion ’22 | Environmental Coordinator at Communauté Urbaine Grand Paris Seine & Oise Michael Martin ’17 | Proposal Coordinator, Prairie Engineers P.C. Chloe Salk ’16 J.D. |  Legislative Liaison, Illinois Pollution Control Board Kosuke Nishitani ’18 | Associate–Transition Coordinator, BlackRock Talip Kilic '04 - 2024 Alumni Achievement Award Winner Talip Kilic '04 graduated with a degree in economics and international relations. He earned a Ph.D. in economics from American University in 2008. Kilic has since worked at The World Bank, he now serves as a senior program manager. Watch now Economics News Find out what our economics students and professors are up to. Four Knox Students Accepted Into Prestigious Economics Program Four Knox students have been accepted to study in the prestigious London School of Economics visiting scholar program. Knox Welcomes Seven New Tenure-Track Faculty Members This group of educators reflects Knox’s commitment to academic excellence. Knox College Announces 2023-24 ASSET Fellows The program, commencing in the winter term, will run until August 2024. Meet Our Economics Majors Elliot Bainbridge '21 Elliot interned at the Economist Intelligence Unit in London, where he learned to use and refine economic forecasting models. Meet Elliot Kosuke Nishitani '18 An internship as a Knox student resulted in a job offer for Kosuke as an analyst at BlackRock, the largest investment company in the world. Meet Kosuke Bonne Matheson '17 Bonne is an agriculture Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon. Meet Bonne Learn About Money at Knox Including how to make it. $84,216 Estimated Salary of Alumni with Economics Degrees Is an economics degree from Knox right for you? Let’s crunch the numbers. Find out about scholarships and financial aid, research opportunities, and more. Loading...