<p>My reason for wanting to study business and economics is to be able to work with impovrished and people living in third world countries. I am not quite so concerned with being able to climb the corporate ladder or anything like that, I just want a solid (but also practical) understanding of economics. I like that Wharton seems more practical than others (meaning less purely theoretical stuff) but at the same time it might not be quite what I am looking for. Any advice?</p>
<p>If you are just trying to understand economic systems around the world, I recommend you to choose economics at Art and Science. You might be able to immerse yourself in both economics and in the arts and sciences.</p>
<p>i’m in the college, but from reading all that incoming freshman literature penn sends you, on paper it sounds like wharton would definitely fit what you want to do in terms of its academic options. imo it’s just that wharton tends to be overcrowded (maybe stereotypically) with those corporate ladder risers. i definitely think that wharton could use more non-profit managers like you. i was in latin america last week with a volunteer organization, and got to spoke with the president ceo who got his mba from wharton. i talked to him about pretty much the same thing (even though i’m not in it; i was just curious) and he reaffirmed what i just said.</p>
<p>You sound like a better fit for Arts and Sciences econ, IMO…Wharton tends to be very career orientated.</p>
<p>I can see the argument for both SAS and Wharton.</p>
<p>What the people need in developing countries is not some regurgitated form of socialism, but they need help getting capitalism kicked into gear. Someone who concentrates in entrepreneurship (if it’s an actual concentration) at wharton, and maybe a minor in BPUB (or poli-sci, urban studies) could indeed make more of a difference than someone armed with grand theories on how increase the power of the state to help people…</p>
<p>That being said, you certainly don’t need to be in Wharton to do have the entrepreneurial spirit. SAS and Wharton grads (and SEAS for that matter) have all gone on to start their own companies.</p>
<p>exactly JohnnyK. I want to find ways for these people to become self sufficient. That’s why I am interested in a business school because that is exactly what they need - business.
What is BPUB?</p>
<p>Business and Public Policy.<br>
Looking at BPUB, Entrepreneurship, INternational Relations, Global Analysis, Urban Studies, and classes concentrating in the area that you are interested in (latin america, south asia, south east asia, etc) would be best. Actually, I think it may be best to try for Huntsman.</p>
<p>Down with Keynes!!!</p>
<p>Up with Huntsman!!!</p>