With an economic education, students will be better prepared to weigh the costs and benefits of public policy decisions as they enter adulthood and take on leadership roles through American society.

A fundamental economic principle is that voluntary trade creates wealth, and the more people trade, the greater their well-being. Most economists agree that the more a nation’s citizens can trade with ...

When 17-year-old Jerry Marnell thought about heading off to college, economics seemed like an enticing major to study. Between self-starting his own production company and serving as president of a ...