About the Undergraduate Program
The strong mathematical background of UC San Diego undergraduates allows the Department of Economics to offer a rigorous undergraduate program that provides a strong foundation in quantitative data analysis (econometrics), and microeconomic theory to all our majors.
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Resources for Current Students includes relevant information for our current students, such as course offerings, undergraduate opportunities and undergraduate advising
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Majors and Minors describes the various major and minor opportunities available at UCSD.
- Prospective Student Information includes information on why to choose UCSD for a degree in Economics
Welcome from the Department Chair
Faculty
The faculty, whose research has led the Department to be ranked the 14th best department by the most recent US World and News Report , all teach undergraduate courses. Additionally, several faculty have written undergraduate textbooks including Kate Antonovics (with Robert Frank & Ben Bernanke) on the next edition of "Principles of Economics;" James Rauch (with Gerald Meier), "Leading Issues in Economic Development;" Ross Starr, "General Equilibrium Theory: An Introduction;" and Joel Watson, "Strategy."