1. Major in Economics Dr. Mina Baliamoune-Lutz Professor of Economics (2012 UNF Distinguished Professor) Email: mbaliamo@unf.edumbaliamo@unf.edu Department of Economics and Geography Coggin College of Business University of North Florida 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL, 32224 Ph.: 904-620-1223 Fax: 904-620-1300 Department Website: http://www.unf.edu/coggin/economics/http://www.unf.edu/coggin/economics/

2. Major in Economics Contact Information Dr. Chris Johnson Chair, Department of Economics and Geography Coggin College of Business University of North Florida 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL, 32224 Ph.: 904-620-1693 Fax: 904-620-1300 Website: http://www.unf.edu/coggin/economics/http://www.unf.edu/coggin/economics/

3. Economics is the discipline where all the other business disciplines originate from. Studying economics provides students with very useful skills

4. Why a Major in Economics? 1.Critical thinking 2.Understanding of how the market economy works 3.Competition and its effect on businesses 4.Market strategies, profits and pricing 5.Consumer preferences and consumer behavior 6.Government policy and macroeconomic analysis 7.Develop quantitative skills to analyze and use data in business decisions 8.Relationship of international markets and the US economy 9.Better understanding of the forces of globalization 10.Provides a general framework for all the other business disciplines

5. Students will benefit pursuing a major or minor in economics because it will prepare them to be success in their careers in different areas of business.

6. Reasons to Study Economics (Top 10 Reasons) 10. Economics prepares you for a career, not just a job. 9. Economics is highly regarded by graduate schools as well as employers. 8. Economics works well as a double major or minor. 7. Economics is taught by an excellent faculty. 6. Economics provides a good start toward a fulfilling career. 5. Economics is liberal arts and economics is business. 4. Economics is a good choice for the undecided. 3. Economics lets you choose your undergraduate degree. 2. Economics is well respected on campus. 1. Economics is fun!!!