Reflecting biblical priorities, the economics major has a particular interest in addressing issues of poverty. Building on this interest, the department also offers a community development major, which focuses exclusively on alleviating poverty in the United States and around the world.

While economics is a very important aspect of poverty, the department recognizes that there are many non-economic factors that contribute to poverty. For this reason, the community development major uses an interdisciplinary approach that draws on multiple fields to address the whole person in a wide range of cultural settings.

The disciplines of economics and community development have different perspectives, tools, strengths, and weaknesses. For this reason, many students find it valuable to major in both programs.

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The economics major focuses on a broad range of institutions and sectors in which we can develop God’s world to glorify Him and promote human flourishing at local, national, and global levels. This includes theoretical and empirical analysis of human behavior and policies in businesses, non-profits, communities, government, healthcare, finance, government, and international trade, among others.

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Students can also pursue an economics minor which will prepare them for careers and graduate study in a range of disciplines.

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• ECO 320: 历史 of Economic Thought
• ECO 330: Industrial Organization
• ECO 360: The 经济学 of Asia in the 21st Century
• ECO 415: International Finance
• ECO 450: Health 经济学

• “付款人对医疗机构管理费用的影响：文书工作扼杀了病人的钱包”
• “The High Cost of Higher 教育 - Analyzing the Student Debt Crisis & Current Government Policy”
• “肯尼亚的移动货币、风险分担和学校参与”
• “教会合作提供社会服务”
• “COVID-19封锁对企业和消费者行为的影响”

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查尔默斯中心 is a research and educational institute which trains workers in church-centered ministries to promote economic development and spiritual transformation in the context of poor communities. In collaboration with partnering agencies and churches worldwide, the center initiates pilot projects that serve as laboratories for the development of new models that can be replicated by others.

Students in the economics or community development major may apply for domestic and international research internships in these projects, providing them with a unique opportunity to participate in the development of state-of-the-art strategies and to gain practical experience.