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Economics and Quantitative Economics

At Dickinson, economics majors learn to think creatively and deeply about some of the most important economic concerns facing the world. There are two majors supported by the Department of Economics: economics and quantitative economics.

Economics

The 11-course economics major explores economics from a variety of traditional and nontraditional theoretical perspectives to address issues of economic efficiency, economic growth, social justice, power, individual freedom, discrimination, cultural values and environmental destruction.

Quantitative Economics

The 13-course quantitative economics major allows students to graduate with a STEM degree by focusing attention on econometric and mathematical modeling of economic issues. International students graduating with STEM-eligible degrees have the option of staying in the U.S. for three years after graduating.

Contact Info

Chair

Edward McPhailProfessor of Economics

Department Coordinator

Kelly Ellis

Phone

717-245-1381

Fax

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Location

Room 120, Althouse Hall Mailing Address

Department Features


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Study Abroad
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Current Courses

Student Outcomes

Where Our Students Go From Here

Jobs

  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Ernst & Young
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
  • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
  • Vanguard
  • Citibank
  • Epic Systems
  • HSBC Global Markets Sales & Trading
  • Seagate Technology
  • U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.
  • Wedbush Securities

Graduate Schools

  • American University
  • Boston University 
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Columbia University
  • Cornell University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Miami University (Ohio)
  • Michigan State University
  • University of California, Irvine
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Maryland
  • Yale University
Where Our Students Have Interned
  • American Enterprise Institute
  • An Phat Holdings
  • Association of American Medical Colleges
  • Cumberland County Courthouse
  • Deloitte-Vietnam
  • Global Vision International (GVI)
  • Investure
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  • SPG Capital
  • Verisk Analytics
  • Wells Fargo Advisors
  • York County Economic Alliance

Student Perspective

"I chose Dickinson because I wanted a college where I could continue my athletic career, while being in an environment where I was also challenged academically. Dickinson was the perfect place for me to fill both of those needs. Also, the extensive study-abroad opportunities really set Dickinson apart from other liberal-arts colleges."

— Shane Mundorf ’25 


Department News

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Finance and Business Internship Spotlights

Data analytics and quantitative economics majors reflect on their summer internship experiences with Pzena Investment Management and American Bankers Association.

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From NFL Front Offices to the Red Devils Sideline

Scott Cohen '91 returns to Dickinson football as volunteer assistant coach.

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Sister Act

Sister Act

For Carson ’27 and Skye Cerow ’29, Dickinson lacrosse is a family tradition built one season at a time.

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‘Dickinson Has Allowed Me to Effect Positive Change’

‘Dickinson Has Allowed Me to Effect Positive Change’

“Dickinson has exceeded my expectations,” says Luke Heller ’27 (quantitative economics, environmental studies, music).

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The Value of Curiosity: Meet Dickinson’s Newest Endowed Chairs

The Value of Curiosity: Meet Dickinson’s Newest Endowed Chairs

Dickinson's faculty chairholders help place a passion for discovery at the heart of the Dickinson experience. These are the three newest endowed faculty chairs.

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Data Analytics Mentorship Program Connects Students With Alumni in the Field 

Data Analytics Mentorship Program Connects Students With Alumni in the Field 

In the program's third year, 18 student-alumni pairs make forward-facing connections.

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Quantitative thinking now permeates our curriculum, a new lens through which to explore and reinforce the foundations of Dickinson’s liberal arts curriculum.

Quantitative Initiatives