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Economics is a degree category that consists of the following common degrees:
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Some economics specializations are:
- Development Economics – focuses on the economic aspects of development in low-income countries
- Environmental Economics – studies how environmental problems, such as climate change, and government environmental policies affect the environment
- Health Economics – is concerned with markets and government policies that impact access to health care
- Industrial Economics – studies firms, industries, markets, prices, and competition
- International Economics – is focused on international trade and how international differences in resources and consumer preferences impact it
- Labor Economics – looks at markets and how they affect wages, pension plans, and other worker benefits
- Public Economics – studies how government finance and policies impact the economy
- Regional and Urban Economics – studies things like education, housing, public services, crime, and local government finance to come up with economic snapshots