Economics
At Earlham, we approach economics as a supremely social science that also uses rigorous analytical tools to understand economic institutions and life. We seek to help you put economic issues in a wider social, political and historical context by balancing the emphasis we place on the theoretical, empirical and real-world aspects of the study of economics.
We do this by introducing you to both the established and latest scholarship in different aspects of economics and to cultivate their ability to undertake research in their areas of interest. We do all this with the hope and expectation that our students will be well prepared for joyful and purposeful pursuits in the future!
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Multiple perspectives, rigorous training and thoughtful analysis
Many of our students pair the Economics minor with their major and join us in research and pursuing fellowship opportunities.
Fellowships and interdisciplinary work
Economics students frequently combine economics with politics, data science, philosophy, global management and more. They have received wonderful fellowship awards, including a Rhodes Scholarship, Watson Fellowship, Carnegie Peace Fellowship and Davis Projects for Peace Award, among others.
Off-campus study
Along with faculty, economics students have participated in summer research and grant-funded projects on theoretical projects (“Dynamic Human Development Index Analysis and Website”) to site and community-based projects such as “Social Development and Women’s Empowerment in Mysuru India” and “Gentrification and Economic Development in Cincinnati.”
Our faculty
Our faculty is involved locally and beyond from studying Richmond’s Blight Elimination Program to collaborating on a Great Lakes Colleges Association collaborative project which tracks economics, socio-communal and foreign policy issues in India.