Economics

About this course

Economics is the discipline that asks how societies make decisions about resources. It examines the behaviour of individuals and firms in markets, the way governments set policy and the consequences of those policies, and the dynamics of the global economy, from trade and exchange rates to growth, inflation, and inequality. It is a discipline that trains you to think analytically, to follow evidence, and to understand the often counterintuitive ways in which incentives and constraints shape human behaviour and social outcomes. At the University of Keele, this three-year full-time BA explores the motives and behaviours of market participants, including individuals, businesses, governments, and international organisations. You will study the theoretical frameworks of microeconomics and macroeconomics alongside the empirical and quantitative methods needed to test ideas against data. The p

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 60% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

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• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
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• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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