Economics | Bachelor’s Degree

Description

Students studying political economy at Bennington engage deeply with subject matter affecting human well-being, exploring areas such as the environment, wealth inequality, international development, and gender. They build an analytical skill set, not only by using today;s economic tools, but also through an understanding of economic history and philosophical debates. Students will be able to show quantitative literacy and reasoning through applications and policy analysis. Upper-level courses challenge students to further combine their knowledge across disciplines.

At Bennington, you design your own course of study and work, taking full advantage of the College’s resources both inside and outside the classroom. This process goes beyond the bounds of a traditional major. You identify one or more areas of interest that spark your intellectual curiosity and provide a foundation for your academic work and fieldwork, and you pursue that work with ongoing guidance from your faculty. This is your Plan.