The Economics Concentration

Economics at Bard College Berlin is a unique course of study that includes a comprehensive training in the field to advanced level, a mastery of the fundamentals of political science and political theory, and a deep philosophical background through a core program in intellectual history. This combination allows an informed application of quantitative research methods to key problems in our contemporary moment. One example is an issue that forms the centerpiece of Bard College Berlin faculty research in economics: the threats posed by climate and environmental change and the challenges facing governments, communities and individuals in responding to this existential danger. In the first two years of study, you complete foundational courses in all the essential areas of economics and politics. Choosing to study at an advanced level in economics in the final two years involves the completion of courses in econometrics, behavioral economics, ethics and economics, development economics and the distribution of resources. Economics students at Bard College Berlin have the opportunity to pursue courses in a wide range of disciplines in the arts and humanities. Preparations for the final-year thesis project can also include a period of practical training or internship placement.