Student Perspective
“The economics program is extremely well-managed. Mixing the liberal arts education with economics, how they teach, helps a lot. You learn a whole new way to learn, which is extremely helpful in the long term.”
Giacomo Bocanegra ’25
Economics
Trujillo, Peru
Not just numbers
Typical economics coursework at Lawrence will extend beyond crunching numbers and include engaging methods like simulations, course projects, experiments, and gamification.
The World Awaits
Explore economics outside of the classroom with one of Lawrence's many study abroad opportunities. From living and learning in economic powerhouses like London and Shanghai to exploring sustainable development in Costa Rica, you have an array of options.
Plays Well with Others
Interested in being an entrepreneur? Or want to dive deep into complex data? Economics at Lawrence is designed to pair well with a variety of majors, minors, and concentrations.
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Economics Outcomes
Economics graduates build on their foundation from Lawrence to become future leaders in a variety of fields of business and advanced study.
On Any Given Day...
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The Pitch | This is Lawrence
Students in Lawrence’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship program collaborate across disciplines to develop and pitch revolutionary new ideas.
Globalization, Poverty, and Development
Explore how economic globalization shapes growth, development, and poverty outcomes in non-rich countries through careful reading and discussion of contemporary development research. Use real-world data to compare recent trends with theoretical predictions.