More than just the study of supply and demand, the Department of Economics at USC Dornsife grapples with complex questions of human behavior and uses advanced, data-informed methods to anticipate the outcomes of human choices. With a national research ranking in the top 20, the department is home to programs in data science, political economy, behavioral economics, and more, as well as world-renowned faculty who publish in top journals and consult with political and business leaders. USC Dornsife students both learn from these experts and conduct their own research with the opportunity to follow a specialized path for a competitive advantage in the job market.