Department of Economics
A degree in economics provides excellent preparation for both the job market and for graduate study. Economics is one of the highest paying majors and students are well-prepared for many different graduate programs including MBA programs and law school. Find out more about the career opportunities for economics majors.
We offer a BA in Economics through the College of Arts and Sciences and a BBA in Economics through the College of Business Administration. Additionally, we offer a minor that is a complement to majors throughout the university. We also offer MA in Economics for those interested in graduate work in either economic analysis or financial economics. Finally, we offer a combined BA/MA or BBA/MA which allows students to complete their undergraduate coursework while earning a graduate degree at an accelerated pace.
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Study Conducted by Kent State Professors Reveals Economic Impact of Akron Marathon
Posted Feb. 28, 2013
Kent State University economics professors Shawn M. Rohlin, Ph.D., and Nadia Greenhalgh-Stanley, Ph.D., conducted an economic impact analysis of the 2012
Akron Marathon on the city of Akron, Ohio.
Trade opportunities rise in RussiaNew legislation should help Eaton, other Ohio firms grow there; Putin voices opposition to deal
4:30 am, January 14, 2013
"Out of all of the states, Ohio will matter," said Jooyun Park, assistant professor of economics at Kent State University.
Link: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20130114/SUB1/301149989/1053/TOC
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