Behavioral economics has expanded since the 1980s, but it has a long history: According to Thaler, some important ideas in the field can be traced back to 18th-century Scottish economist Adam Smith.

“My degree in economics has definitely laid the groundwork for the critical and analytical thinking skills that are required for this job,” she says. Hawrysz, who also minored in Spanish at Western, ...

This is a Moodle-based course offering a series of reading material and study guides on some basic economics concepts and theory that are relevant to discussions concerning the political economy of ...

The Master of Science in Economics degree program introduces students to advanced concepts related to markets, industrial and labor organizations, governmental activities, ownership rights and income ...