Bachelor of Arts (Major) in Economics

Thompson Rivers University - Kamloops Campus

Canada,British Columbia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 21,090/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

Application Fee

Jan 2025

Apply Date

Canada, British Columbia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1970

Total Students: 25,000 +

Int. Students: 4,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1250 Western Ave, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1H7, Canada

Bachelor of Arts (Major) in Economics

Program Overview

The Economics Major introduces students to the core body of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, students improve their abilities to conduct pricing, cost-benefit and program analysis, forecasting and industry analysis. They learn how economies interact which aids in all facets of business decision making. Finally, they learn to analyze the economics of the regulatory process and the reaction of businesses to the regulatory environment. Emphasis is placed on the application of basic economic tools to policy areas.

Learning objectives

  • Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
    • Discuss the theories and principles of microeconomics including trade and comparative advantage, the functioning of markets, consumer theory, uncertainty and risk, production and costs, market structure under varying competitive conditions, price theory, public good provisions, externalities and other market failures, environmental protection, taxation and welfare economics.
    • Discuss the theories and principles of macroeconomics including economic fluctuations, growth and development; unemployment; inflation, interest rates, deficits and debt, balance of payments and exchange rates, fiscal, monetary and various other polices using economic growth models, aggregate demand and supply as well as other applicable models.
    • Collect, analyze and interpret relevant economic information from multiple sources.
    • Demonstrate how quantitative/statistical methods and software packages can be used to examine economic data.
    • Describe the role of government and institutions in the economy including taxation, spending, regulation and production.
    • Integrate ethical concerns including efficiency, fairness, equity and individual freedom in policy development.
    • Analyze the behaviour of individuals, businesses and industries in market-based systems; social issues; and the challenges of developing economies using different microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and principles.
    • Assess and revise public policies addressing both market and non-market issues.
    • Apply economic theories and principles in a professional setting.

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