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)
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
Program Leadership
Director of Undergraduate Teaching and Curriculum
Mark Moore
mpmoore@usc.edu
Academic Program Administrator
Karina Chicas
kchicas@usc.edu