{"id":1419,"date":"2021-02-24T13:01:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T18:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eckerd.edu\/economics\/?page_id=1419"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:58:50","slug":"economics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eckerd.edu\/economics\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”64″ bottom_padding=”64″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”med_text” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Economics for a world in flux<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text]\n

Be a force for good.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text]Environmental Economics<\/em>. Leadership: the Human Side of Economics<\/em>. These are just two of the courses you probably won\u2019t find at most colleges but you will find in Florida here at Eckerd. You\u2019ll also find a one-of-a-kind experience here, thanks to the Economics department\u2019s 4:1 student:faculty ratio. You can expect praise when you\u2019ve been brilliant, but also a nudge when you need it.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text]Full Department Website<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

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Fascinating research options<\/h4>\n

Whether you\u2019re intrigued by natural resource economics, human and social economics, labor economics or economic development in African, Asian and Latin American countries, Eckerd has it all.<\/p>\n

Recommendations that open doors<\/h4>\n

Because of the department’s very small size, your professors will know you well enough to write detailed and thoughtful letters of recommendation. They’ll also be able to match you up with the right internships and research experiences.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f9f9f9″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”64″ bottom_padding=”64″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”1427″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”med_text” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

In Their Own Words<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text]”One of the best things about an Eckerd education is the easy access to faculty. Lots of schools have highly qualified professors and good curriculums. But Eckerd takes it a step further by creating an environment where students and faculty can develop personal relationships. Some of my favorite Eckerd memories are going into one of my professor’s offices to ask one question and not leaving for 45 minutes because we just sat and talked. This comes in really handy when majoring in economics. It’s a broad field with many paths to follow. Knowing that there is a department full of professors who will always guide you\u2014and who have personal experience doing a lot of interesting things\u2014is an unbeatable benefit.”
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Beyond the Classroom<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][tabbed_section style=”default” tab_change_animation=”fade” alignment=”left” spacing=”default” tab_color=”Accent-Color” vs_content_animation=”fade” vs_link_animation=”opacity” vs_navigation_alignment=”left” vs_navigation_width_2=”25%” vs_navigation_func=”default” vs_navigation_width=”regular” vs_navigation_spacing=”15px” vs_navigation_mobile_display=”visible” vs_tab_spacing=”5%”][tab icon_family=”none” title=”STUDY
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\nLEARNING” id=”1768251498379-8″ tab_id=”1768251498379-3″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Service is a big deal here \u2014 in fact, such a big deal that all students are asked to take at least one designated Reflective Service Learning<\/a> course, which includes at least 20 hours of service, before graduation. It\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll have trouble finding a cause that moves you, but if you do, we\u2019ll work with you to find your passion. Did we mention our alternative spring break service projects<\/a> in Costa Rica, Cozumel and Guyana?<\/p>\nService Pics on Flickr<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”RESEARCH” id=”1768251498394-3″ tab_id=”1768251498395-0″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Every Economics major completes research in their senior comprehensive course before graduating. A few examples of what past students have dug into:<\/p>\n