<p>Financial Economics or a double major in Economics and Math? Please read below on which each major consists of:</p>
<p>Financial Economics</p>
<p>Financial markets and institutions play a critical role in shaping the real economy. The department of Economics in collaboration with the Business School is offering the major in financial economics that provides an academic framework in which to explore the role of financial markets and intermediaries in the allocation (and misallocation) of capital. Among the topics studied in financial economics are financial markets, banks and other financial intermediaries, asset valuation, portfolio allocation, regulation and corporate governance.</p>
<p>Economics - Math</p>
<p>The major in economics and mathematics provides students with a grounding in economic theory comparable to that provided by the general economics major, while it also exposes students to rigorous and extensive training in mathematics. The program is recommended for any student planning to do graduate work in economics.</p>
<p>The Department of Economics has graduate student advisers that students may consult with on the economics requirements. The Department of Mathematics has an assigned adviser that students may consult with on the mathematics requirements. Please note that the economics adviser can only advise on the economics requirements and the mathematics adviser can only advise on the mathematics requirements.</p>
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<li>I am leaning towards declaring a major in Financial Economics because that major requires corporate finance and financial accounting, which is imperative for investment bankers. However, I am sure it would look better on my resume if I double majored in economics and math. What do you guys think?</li>
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