What is Economics?
Economics can be defined in a few different ways. It’s the study of scarcity, the study of how people use resources and respond to incentives, or the study of decision-making. It often involves topics like wealth and finance, but it’s not all about money. Economics is a broad discipline that helps us understand historical trends, interpret today’s headlines, and make predictions about the coming years. (From the American Economics Association)
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Studying Economics
USC Economics Bloomberg Lab
USC Economics has partnered with Bloomberg to provide our students and faculty with access to Bloomberg terminals and data. Bloomberg is a global leader in real-time financial market data and analytics, and their tools are used throughout the world by financial institutions and academics alike. Whether engaging in a significant research project, or simply reviewing the latest news on the economy and markets, Bloomberg is a key and vital source of information and data for our Economics students.
Location: KAP 305
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM PT
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Program Leadership
Director of Undergraduate Teaching and Curriculum
Mark Moore
mpmoore@usc.edu
Academic Program Administrator
Karina Chicas
kchicas@usc.edu