The field of economics examines how individuals, businesses and governments allocate scarce resources. Economists help find solutions to these challenges.As an economics major, you will gain important skills that are highly valued in today's job market.Upon graduation, you will have a wide array of employment opportunities in administration, marketing research, financial services, sales, management, insurance, real estate, public and social service and other exciting fields. Employment of economists is expected to grow substantially in the near future because of the continued need for economic analyses.