What exactly is an economics major?

<p>What exactly is an economics major? How is it different that a finance major? Why is it considered a liberal arts major vs a business major? What are some jobs you could have with an economics degree? Do people with an economics or finance degree make more money?</p>

<p>This thread belongs here as much as the "go to Harvard extension school [sic]" post. </p>

<p>You need to post this in the other majors forum most probably.</p>