How math based is economics?

<p>The title pretty much says it all; as an undergrad degree how much math is needed?</p>

<p>At my school anyway, the required math classes for Economics are Calculus I (but not II, although Calc II and other math classes can probably be outside electives for the major) and Statistical Methods. My school (Elmira College) also has a choice between Econometrics (which has a ton of stats and calculus involved) and a more writing based development economics class. Hope this helps!</p>

<p>If you’re really good at Math, you can be good at Econ. If you’re just okay at Math, the upper level Econ will beat you down.</p>

<p>lol not very much. my school only requires one 200 level econometrics class.</p>

<p>but across the board, i’ve been told undergrad econ is more of an art than a science. which is why everybody and their dog major in it.</p>