Economics

Ever wonder why some countries are rich and others poor? Or why the price of gasoline changes several times a week? Or where money comes from? (You’d be surprised). Have you ever wanted to know whether politicians and media personalities – when making claims about economics – are talking truth, partial truth, or nonsense? If you’ve ever wondered about such things, economics is probably the field for you.

Economics officers much more than insights and understanding about the world around you. It offers loads of career opportunities.

Why study Economics at Coastal Georgia?

The goal of this concentration is to provide marketable competencies that can be directly applied in the workplace while instilling essential values to ensure that students thrive upon graduation in their new careers as public servants.

What will I learn?

The BBA with a concentration in Economics prepares students for a variety of careers by providing both theoretical and practical understanding of markets, and by developing the ability to think logically and critically about problems in business, government, or non-profit contexts.

What can I do when I graduate?

Career opportunities include:

  • Local, state, or national government
  • Non-profit leadership
  • Economic developmental agencies
  • The Federal Reserve
  • The World Bank
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Data Analytics

  • Dr. Don Mathews

    Don Mathews

    Professor of Economics

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    Dr. Mathews is the Director of the Reg Murphy Center for Economics and Policy Studies, and a professor of Economics. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from Georgia State University, his Masters in Economics from DePaul University, and his BA in Economics from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He has been with the College since 1993. Dr. Mathews has authored more than 30 published articles and essays. His work has appeared in both professional economics journals and general audience venues. He has also recently written four reports on the economy of the South Georgia Coast for the Reg Murphy Center. His current academic research is in the history of economic ideas. Dr. Mathews’ first love is teaching. He regularly teaches International Economics, Macroeconomics, and the Economics of Work and Pay. In 1997, he was chosen Professor of the Year at the College of Coastal Georgia.

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