Why does everyone say this is wierd？

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<p>I've read many times on this board that a BA in econ is different from a BS from Wharton。</p>

<p>But，wheneverＩread about a dual degree econ BA and econ BS, everyone says that‘s a dumb choice because they are too similar。</p>

<p>So what’s the real story here？</p>

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<p>It’s different because one is from the College and one is from Wharton. The things you learn will definitely be different</p>

<p>It’s a dumb choice because most people are not aware of this difference. An employer for instance would not understand why you would do two degrees that, on paper, looks redundant</p>

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<p>it’s silly because both prep you to do the same line of work imo</p>

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<p>Thanks for the replies！</p>

<p>As for employers，wouldn’t econ grad schools and BB’s （what I am looking at going into） know the difference between econ and business （especially a degree from Wharton）？</p>

<p>And as for the same line of work，how would a business degree prepare anyone for econ grad school？</p>

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<p>

Ask this prominent economist:</p>

<p>[The</a> Dismal Scientist: Economist Biographies](<a href=“http://www.economy.com/dismal/bios.asp?author=25]The”>http://www.economy.com/dismal/bios.asp?author=25)</p>

<p>:)</p>