Economics
Economics encompasses far more than supply and demand. At Bentley, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of currency systems, monetary theory and consumer behavior. You’ll learn how markets function at both micro (individual) and macro (national or global) levels, and explore mathematical models and statistical techniques you’ll use to interpret economic data, issues and trends. You’ll graduate with broad-based knowledge and strong analytical skills you can employ in a variety of careers in business, government, education, international organizations and non-profit institutions.
Degree Programs
Minor Programs
Economics Elective Booklet
New major in Quantitative Economics announced
Quantitative Economics, or QE, is an ideal major for students pursuing highly analytical careers, as well as anyone interested in going on to graduate school in economics or related fields. As a STEM-designated course, QE may be of particular interest to international students qualifying for extended work opportunities.
WEB provides mentorship, support to women in Economics
Women in Economics at Bentley (WEB) is a network of faculty, current students and alumni with an interest in supporting women in Economics and expanding their professional opportunities in the field. The group strives to reach women not yet in the program, in the hopes of advancing diversity of thought, background and experiences within the discipline.
Dave awarded 2002 Mee Family Prize
Stanton Professor of Economics Dhaval Dave is the recipient of Bentley’s 2022 Mee Family Prize, which recognizes full-time faculty members for exceptional research contributions. A health economist, Dave focuses on the links between labor market conditions and health outcomes/behaviors, policies and issues associated with addictive behaviors, and the impact of minimum wage laws on health and well-being outcomes of families.
Courses
Fed Challenge
The College Fed Challenge is an annual monetary policy competition sponsored by the Federal Reserve. Five of the twelve Federal Reserve districts participate in the currently virtual competition. Schools in the other seven districts are combined into an at-large district. Teams of students make a 15 minute presentation that covers the state of the economy and financial markets and then provide recommendations about various dimensions of monetary policy, including the federal funds rate, the Fed’s balance sheet, and communications. After the presentation, teams answer questions from a panel of judges. Learn More
Contact
Dave Gulley
Professor and Department Chair
Adamian Academic Center 189
781.891.2355
GA_economics@bentley.edu
Mia Jepsen
Senior Academic Administrative Assistant
Adamian Academic Center 185
781.891.2429
mjepsen@bentley.edu