How 's Econs in AU?

ryan2288
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:28:48 +0000

Yeah I think with the exception of a few good professors, the economics department has some problems. First, as Swmass stated, there is very little emphasis on quantitative economics which puts us at a significant disadvantage to other universities. Second, many of the professors have very unconventional ideological views from many of the standard views in economics today. I am not going to throw any names out there, but there are a few professors who will literally take a few classes off each semester to go attend Socialist Party of America events. This is not always a bad thing, but if you are into learning a more traditional(and practical) form of economics you may be put at a disadvantage.

Recognize that many of the programs outside of SIS, SPA, and to some extent Kogod are severely neglected due to a lack of demand. The advantage to this, of course, is more direct contact with professors; the disadvantage to this is a lack of resources and a lack of career guidance.