With the Business Economics major or minor, you gain a diverse business education, while taking a close look at what makes the economy move. Broad in scope, economics explains how people, businesses, governments, and organizations allocate limited resources to meet their goals. Understanding economics can also help you develop solutions for many social problems, such as unemployment, inflation, poverty, racial inequality, and poor access to healthcare. You ll find Suffolk alumni working in a wide range of industries, including consulting firms, government agencies, nonprofits, and financial institutions.