Economic Policy

Explore How Economic Theory Drives Real-World Public Policy

At Emmanuel, the economic policy concentration connects your interest in equity, strategy and public good with the practical tools to influence real-world outcomes. You’ll study how economic decisions impact healthcare access, environmental sustainability and urban development, and how economists evaluate those policies through the lenses of cost, efficiency and justice.

Boston’s public agencies, healthcare institutions and nonprofit networks provide a dynamic environment for applied learning and policy impact. Whether you're analyzing the economic cost of climate change or exploring how tax structures shape opportunity in cities, you’ll graduate ready to lead conversations that matter, with data, clarity and purpose.

The Curriculum

Major Requirements

View the 2024-2025 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.

Requirements for a B.A. in Economics with a Concentration in Economic Policy:

In addition to courses required for the economics major, students take 12 credits (three courses, two of which must be at the 3000-level or higher) from courses listed below.

ECON2205 Urban Economics
ECON3109/FINAN3109 Public Finance
ECON3113 Economics of Health Care
ECON3115 Economics of the Environment

Learning Goals & Outcomes

At the completion of the Economic Policy Concentration, students will:

Demonstrate critical thinking using economic analysis, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Communicate effectively: in written, oral and graphical formats, using concepts and analytical tools economics.
Have lifelong learning skills, including how to locate and use primary data, how to understand and evaluate current events and new ideas.