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. View more  What is economics? (aeaweb.org)

If you want to know what UNT Economics offer, you have come to the right place!

A career in Economics... it's much more than you think.

This brief educational video, developed by the American Economic Association, will be of interest to students who are evaluating career options in economics or may have wondered what types of professionals utilize economics in various fields. Economics departments and placement offices are encouraged to share this useful tool with prospective and first year students.

Learn about our alumni

What does life after graduation look like for our students? From launching startups to shaping public policy to pioneering research, the career trajectories of our alumni are as varied and exciting as their talents. Explore these profiles to see the tangible ways our degree equips you for success in today's dynamic professional landscape. The possibilities are endless.

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Levi Dartt (BA '10)
Finance Director,
Walmart Health
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Bobby Diaz (BA '05)
Owner and head brewer,
ODD Muse Brewing Company
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Jessica Kelton (BA'06, MS'09)
Marketing Analytics Director,
NewRez
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Ian McCarthy (BBA '04)
Associate Professor,
Economics, Emory University
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Francis Mulangu (BS '06)
Senior Economist,
World Bank Group in Madagascar
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Nishelli Perera (BS'05, MS'08)
Co-founder and Director,
Yeti Isotonic
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Justin Tischler (BS'05, MS'07)
Chief Operating Officer,
Kalibrate