BA (Economics Major)

Economics is a social science focusing on the study of decision-making under scarcity, and the factors that influence wealth. Economics involves financial topics and broader historical, sociological and cultural topics ranging from the individual (microeconomics) to governments, industries and central banking (macroeconomics). Students will gain a marketable edge through field and speciality courses focused on labour, natural resources and industrial organisation. Mathematics is a large component of many of Lakehead’s Economics courses. The BA basic requirements are an overall average of 60% in at least three courses in economics taken in the first two years and an overall average of 60% in at least two courses in economics taken in the third year. Courses will be chosen in consultation with the Department.