Applied Economics

About This Major

A program that focuses on the application of economic principles and analytical techniques to the study of particular industries, activities, or the exploitation of particular resources. Includes instruction in economic theory; microeconomic analysis and modeling of specific industries, commodities; the economic consequences of resource allocation decisions; regulatory and consumer factors; and the technical aspects of specific subjects as they relate to economic analysis.

Program Examples

  • Behavioral and Experimental Economics

Related CIP Codes

  • 01.0103
  • Agricultural Economics., 19.0402
  • Consumer Economics., 52.0601
  • Business/Managerial Economics., 03.0204
  • Environmental/Natural Resource Economics

At a Glance

CIP Code
45.0602
CIP Family
45

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