<p>Has anyone heard of that major? If so is it a lucrative major, or a major that is easy to find a job with? Also what is the difference if you were to double major in poly sci and econ? Thanks.</p>
<p>Bump. . . . . .</p>
<p>Well after doing more research into international studies/ relations I’m likely to double major… double majoring in international studies/ relations and economics. Political Economy and Development ( also other names used) is a concentration of international studies. Having a double major in economics ( as I plan to do) will keep you even more open to jobs, opportunities, graduate schools/ programs and extend knowledge. If I don’t double major I will at least have economics as a minor.</p>
<p>Well at some colleges in Cali, such as Pitzer, have political economy and international studies as separate majors.</p>
<p>I’m an international relations/economics double major with a specialization in political economy. I really have no idea how lucrative it is, but especially if you are looking into a job with the fed I’d imagine that you would have not a hard time getting a job, as it is a pretty important field especially in today’s economic state. However, I’d choose to go with the more broad majors if I were you just in case, or have political economy as a second major instead.</p>
<p>williams is supposed to have one of the best poly ec programs, but I can’t say what sets it apart</p>
<p>Yeah well I kinda want to know the difference between political economy and a double major in poly sci and econ?</p>
<p>Well political economy ( from my understanding) will not teach you the same things from economics. A political economy specialization is like a sociology of economics, which will be great for ones knowledge in economics, or alone. So far I plan to double major with internatonal relations/ studies and economics, though not sure of a type of specialization, but political economy is one to consider.</p>
<p>Alright thanks Coolbreeze. If I choose to double major would it be better to go to a LAC, or a state flagship school, such as California’s?</p>
<p>Either would be nice, though I would at least try to make sure it’s a well known school ( like those ranked by USNEWS). I myself is looking into attending publics, privates and even liberal art colleges, so no I wouldn’t rule out a LAC.</p>
<p>Yeah and Cal. has some good LACs, such as Oxy, CMC, and Pomona.</p>
<p>I’m not sure how those LACS are with your potential major… since I’ve looked into all myself. Though I would mention when looking at LACs, since they are a lot more smaller schools you usually want to make sure its a school that excell in your field of study. Those LACS you mention I haven’t known for them to be well with economics and social sciences.</p>
<p>Well Oxy maybe but CMC definitely I have heard has great social sciences, more specifically Government, however, Pomona is one of the nation’s top LACs.</p>