Economics is the study of the way a society allocates the scarce resources at its disposal.  Economists employed by a business firm provide management with information for decision making on such matters as the markets for and prices of company products, the effect of government policies on business or international trade, the advisability of adding new lines of merchandise, opening new branches, or otherwise expanding the company's business.

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Economists are also employed by large stock brokerage houses, banks, insurance companies, and investment advisory services where they analyze, interpret, and predict trends in the economy as a whole and in various industries in order to aid the firm in making wise investment decisions.  Economists in government plan and carry outstudies for use in assessing economic conditions and the need for changes in government policy.  Their work may include the collection of basic data, analysis and the preparation of reports and recommendations.  Finally, many lawyers were undergraduate economics majors.
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Please consult page 219 of the 1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog for information about:
  • An eight semester program for this major
  • Minimum requirements to be on-track each of your first five semesters
  • Major and minor requirements
STUDY ABROAD

Overseas Studies, within the UF International Center (UFIC), offers UF students the opportunity to study in a wide range of academic and cultural settings.  The office coordinates 32 semester and year long programs and 28 summer programs in 24 countries.  Study abroad programs satisfy the general education international and diversity requirement and also may fulfill requirements for a major or minor, as well as basic distribution area requirements and UF summer residency.  Students interested in study abroad opportunities should contact the Overseas Studies Office in 123 Grinter, (352) 392-5323

 
SITES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More  information is also available on the World Wide Web at: “http://www.cba.ufl.edu/eco/”.  Information about the Academic Advising Center for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences can also be found on our home page at: "http://www.advising.ufl.edu/".  From this site you can find information about all majors or minors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  This page also contains many useful links around campus and allows students to ask questions of an academic advisor via e-mail.  Students can check their academic records, register for classes, and run a degree audit for any undergraduate major through ISIS located at: “http://www.isis.ufl.edu/”. 

 
CHOOSING/CHANGING MAJORS

Native students will be permitted to change majors provided they are on-track according to the minimum progression standards detailed in the undergrad catalog.  If you are not on-track for the appropriate semester, an academic advisor in the AAC can assist you in a plan that will allow you to be admitted to the major of your choice or discuss an alternate plan.  All students wishing to change to a major in  Liberal Arts and Sciences must first discuss their plans with an academic advisor in the AAC.  Students wishing to change to a major outside of the CLAS must contact the other college directly.

 
ACADEMIC ADVISING

The Academic Advising Center is responsible for acting as an information and referral center to provide faculty advisors and students with timely and accurate information on university-wide requirements, policies, procedures, and referrals to appropriate services.  Students ultimately are responsible for knowing and fulfilling all university, college, and major requirements for graduation.  Also, students are responsible for knowing and adhering to all university policies and deadlines.  It is recommended that you meet with an advisor in your college each semester to discuss your academic progress.  Questions about major requirements should be directed to an undergraduate advisor in the major department.  The Academic Advising Center is open M-F from 8-5 and students will be seen on a first come, first served basis.  Appointments can also be made by calling: (352) 392-1521.

 
ALL OF THESE PEOPLE MAJORED IN ECONOMICS! **

Mick Jagger, Bernie Kosar, Merlin Olson, Ronald Reagan, Mike Armstrong (CEO at Hughes Aircraft), Young M.C., Sandra Day O’Conner, Les Aspin, George Bush, William Isaac (former chair of the FDIC), Richard Farmer (CEO of Cintas Corporation), John Altman (co-founder of Continental Polymers Inc.), Michael J. Fox, Mario Van Peoples, Sandy Pianalto (CEO of the Cleveland Fed), John Elway, Roy Romer (Governor of Colorado), Mose Allison (jazz artist), Richard Trumka (President of the United Mine workers), Jim Bunning (Congressman), Lenny Wilkins (NBA Coach), Mike Mussina, Lionel Richie, Mills Lane (referee for Holyfield-Tyson I - The Foodfest).       **Taken from: “http://www.sba.muohio.edu/Economics/famemaj.htm”


 
All information described on this page is subject to change without notice. For current requirements please consult with a department advisor and the Advising Center.

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