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Economics and Quantitative Economics

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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

Co-Chair

Edward McPhailProfessor of Economics

Co-Chair

David ComminsProfessor of History

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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Scholarship Story: Celine Phan

Scholarship Story: Celine Phan '27

"Thanks to the Provost Scholarship, I’ve embraced a world brimming with new possibilities." Meet Celine Phan '27 (psychology, quant econ).

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Five Dickinson Students Heading to Oxford’s Mansfield College

Five Dickinson Students Heading to Oxford’s Mansfield College

Dickinson's long-running success with students being accepted into the prestigious program continues.

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Raising the Roof on Sustainability Research

Raising the Roof on Sustainability Research

Researching and analyzing Tome’s green roof, Lucy Stott ’25 learned the value of interdisciplinary problem-solving and sharpened vital skills for a change-making career.

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Burgess Institute Executive in Residence: Susan Miller

Burgess Institute Executive in Residence: Susan Miller '81, President and CEO of ATIS

The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions leader holds career sessions and office hours with students, providing vital insights into the evolving landscape of technology and business.

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Exploring Memory and Education in Ghana: The Atlantic Slave Trade Mosaic

Exploring Memory and Education in Ghana: The Atlantic Slave Trade Mosaic

An innovative global course brings students 'face-to-face' with history and 'adds another dimension to learning.'

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The Economics of Everything

The Economics of Everything

An impactful class deepened Olivia Renault '25's love of economics. Three internships—including one in London—helped her zero in on her intended career.

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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