Economics graduates gain an understanding of how our economy is open to global forces and responds to government spending, interest rate changes and government regulations. This knowledge is highly valued in the financial services industry, large corporations and international firms, as well as government departments and the Reserve Bank. When you study economics as a major you will build advanced skills and focused knowledge essential for your employment success including the key principles of economic analysis and a range of sophisticated techniques of data and graphical analysis. You will engage in exciting and creative analyses of real-world problems such as sustainable economic growth, economic management and climate change.