Economics

Department Chair: Yutian (Kate) Chen

Department Office: Social Science/Public Affairs (SS/PA), Rm 361A
Telephone: (562) 985‑5061
Email: econ@csulb.edu
Website: Economics Department

Faculty: Yutian (Kate) Chen, Edward Funkhouser, Kairon Garcia, Lisa M. Grobar, Andre Harrison, Jack W. Hou, Xuemei Liu, Deng (Dede) Long, Wade E. Martin, Mariya Mileva, Seiji Steimetz, Steve Yamarik, Guy M. Yamashiro

Advisors
Undergraduate:
ATLAS (Advising Teaching Liberal Arts Students) PH1-104

Telephone: (562) 985-7804
Email: cla-atlas@csulb.edu
Website: CLA Atlas website

Graduate: Mariya Mileva

Administrative Support Staff:

Administrative Analyst/Specialist: Alessandro Russo

Administrative Support Assistant I: Mayra Lopez

College: College of Liberal Arts

Courses: ECON

Career Possibilities

Economist • Agricultural Economist • Financial Analyst • Industrial Analyst • International Trade Economist • Labor Specialist • Market Research Analyst • Tax Analyst • Investment Analyst • Teacher • Securities Salesperson • Bank Management • Loan Officer • Investment Counselor • Social Researcher • Auditor • Credit Analyst • Statistician • Urban Planner (Some of these, and other careers, require additional education or experience. For more information, see Career Development Center website.)

Introduction

When resources are scarce, difficult choices must be made on how resources are to be divided among competing uses. Economics is a social science that addresses the efficient allocation of scarce resources.

Programs

Graduate and Professional Degrees

Economics, M.A.

Beach EDGE Program (Bachelor’s + Master’s Degree)

Undergraduate Degrees

Minor

Courses

Economics