<p>I'm looking for information on the strength of the economics dept. at Haverford in relation to the other departments and programs</p>
<p>Haverford is more so known for natural sciences I would say. Though I’m assuming the economics program is outstanding from what I’ve heard. I do believe that now Haverford students have the option of taking classes at Wharton? Overall, it’s quite prestigious. I know three econ majors that graduated, two of which are now working for really big companies and one is at Harvard Law.</p>
<p>Haverford students can take courses at Penn, but only courses offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. Wharton is off-limits, as are the engineering and nursing schools.</p>
<p>sorry to be the dork but isn’t it funny that b@r!um commented immediately after caesium, when barium is the element following cesium on the periodic table</p>
<p>Economics is a major social science and will be strong at any highly-ranked liberal arts college. My own experience with Haverford’s economics department has been good and there’s word that the department is looking to hire another economics professor who specializes in transitional economies, microfinance, etc.</p>
<p>^^lol 10 char</p>
<p>@barium: I could have sworn that I read an article about how now Haverford and Swarthmore students can participate in Wharton classes?</p>
<p>^^ Me too.</p>
<p>I might have missed the news. When is the new policy going into effect?</p>
<p>The current Penn registration form still reminds students that they may only take courses offered through the School of Arts and Sciences. [Swarthmore/Penn</a> registration](<a href=“http://www.haverford.edu/registrar/forms/Swarthmore_UPenn.pdf]Swarthmore/Penn”>http://www.haverford.edu/registrar/forms/Swarthmore_UPenn.pdf)</p>