How do governments and nonprofit organizations seek to influence or control the behavior of the economy in the U.S. and around the world?
What is the relationship between rich and poor countries? How do we measure the cost, benefits and ease of implementation for policies around environmental conservation and climate change? Students studying economics with a concentration in economic policy will gain the analytical skills necessary to participate in and shape public policy debates around such topics as poverty, crime and economic development in urban cities; the access, equity and efficiency of heath care; and policy issues surrounding trade agreements, arms trade and multinational corporations in the international economy. They will also obtain an understanding of the rational for government activity economic issues and methods for comparing the effectiveness of these proposed policies using economic tools. Students will graduate prepared for careers as analysts and decision-makers in government, nonprofit institutions, global organizations and in the private sector.
View the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.
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.
At the completion of the Economic Policy Concentration, students will:
Within the School of Business & Management, a student-faculty research team is studying the effects of linking executive pay to DEI initiatives to answer the question: when it comes to diversity initiatives in corporations, does money talk?
As her research in economics education has focused on innovation in the classroom and finding ways to help students apply economic theories to real-world situations, students are vital in every aspect to Associate Professor of Economics Rebecca Moryl’s work.
Robert’s interest in the workings of the wider world grew in 2011 as the Arab Spring became international news. “I love history,” he said, “so knowing the history of the states as well as their current affairs made their actions and interactions much more interesting to me.”
At Emmanuel, management major Juan Sebastian Levy '14 prepared to succeed in an increasingly global society, experience that has taken him to Wayfair's offices in Berlin and back to Reebok's international headquarters in Boston.
On campus and off, Jaxell Negron is all about building community. As an RA, he creates a strong, safe sense of rapport within his residence hall. Through the on-campus boxing club he co-founded, he gave students a new way to work out and relieve stress.
One of Jannet Desvira's goals early in her Emmanuel career was to become president of the Business Leaders of Emmanuel Club. She has achieved that and more—and is poised to become a business leader in the real world.
Rocky Stroud II G'17, a graduate of Emmanuel's MSM program with a specialization in research administration, is overseeing field operations in Africa for the Broad Institute's NeuroGAP-P initiative.
Dr. Rebecca Moryl is an Associate Professor of Economics at Emmanuel College. Professor Moryl teaches on subjects including microeconomics, economic relations, the politics of international economic relations and urban economics. She believes that understanding economics is critical to understanding the worlds-big and small-in which we live.
Management major Maan Alawa '17 got a taste of the world of hospitality—and award-winning company culture—through his HR internship with Kimpton Hotels.
Chris Coutsoukis '16 is a firm believer in the benefits of a liberal arts education. His personal & career interests are numerous and diverse, and he wanted his academic & professional preparation to reflect that.
Management major (and sports lover) Tyler Kiely '19 is pursuing his personal, academic and career goals as a Fan & Youth Engagement Representative at Fenway Park.
When most American consumers think of Enterprise, they think "car rental"—but as a Management Trainee intern on the other side of the counter, Bethany Bonilla '19 is learning it is much more than that.
Emmanuel is a place where students broaden their sense of what’s possible and prepare for inspiring careers in an ever-changing world. Be here.
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