Why Study Economics at Trinity?

Trinity’s Department of Economics helps students understand how individuals, firms, and governments make decisions in a complex global economy. You’ll study economic theory, data analysis, and real-world issues like markets, inequality, and public policy. You leave with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills for careers or graduate study.

Economics Major (B.A., Minor)

Distinguished by the quality of its faculty, the strength of its curriculum, and its emphasis on rigorous analytical training, Trinity’s Department of Economics offers a major and minor in Economics and supports interdisciplinary study across business

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Department of Economics

School of Social Science and Civic Engagement

Location

Chapman Center

Phone

210-999-7225

Fax

210-999-7255

Chair

David A. Macpherson, Ph.D.