U n i v e r s i t y o f C a l i f o r n i a
R i ve rs i d e
E c o n o m i c s
The Progra m leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Economics
offers in-depth knowledge of how markets work and an
understanding of how government intervention affects the
economy. Mathematics and statistics serve as analytical tools
for undergraduate studies.
S t u d e n t s delve into specialized areas such as
• development economics
• microeconomics and macroeconomics
• money and banking
• econometrics
• international economics
Students may also pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in
combined areas of either Economics/Administrative Studies or
Economics/Law and Society.
Fa c u l t y have a world-class presence in four major fields:
international development, political economy, econometrics,
and microeconomic theory.
Their research includes topics such as
• poverty and inequality in developing countries
• banking and race in Southern California
• econometric estimation and nonparametric analysis
• U.S. economic history
U n d e r g raduate Research and Special Studies
Students can work as part of a faculty team on ground-breaking
research or design their own research project. Local banks,
brokers, and business provide internships and cooperative study
arrangements for students to earn academic credit and, in some
cases, income.
Special Study
• University Honors Program invites highly qualified students to
conduct a research thesis of their own initiative and design in
collaboration with a faculty member. Participation in the
University Honors Program is the capstone of an excellent
education. www.honors.ucr.edu
• Education Abroad Pr o g r a m a l l ows UCR students to add an
international perspective by studying and living in another country
while earning UC credit.
www.internationalcenter.ucr.edu/oppabroad_eap.htm
• The UC Center at Sacramento offers an academic program of
internships that give students hands-on experience in
government, the nonprofit sector, and business.
uccs.universityofcalifornia.edu
• The UCR Washington Center give