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Majors
Social Sciences & Humanities

Economics

Economics is the social science that investigates how societies, businesses, and governments allocate resources to satisfy human needs and drive economic prosperity. Students master microeconomic behavior, macroeconomic policy, econometric statistical modeling, fiscal taxation, monetary theory, and international trade dynamics.

The curriculum develops analytical thinking, quantitative modeling, and empirical research capabilities to evaluate the societal impact of public policies and market trends. Economists serve as influential advisors in government ministries, central banks, multilateral development institutions, and economic policy think tanks.

Economics
Moderate / Specialized demand

What you'll learn

Microeconomic Theory

Price mechanisms, supply and demand equilibria, and firm market structures.

Macroeconomic Analysis

National GDP, inflation, interest rates, and monetary policy impacts.

Econometrics & Statistics

Regression analysis, causal modeling, and econometric forecasting.

Public & Economic Policy

Fiscal taxation, welfare economics, and trade tariffs evaluation.

Skills Developed

Data AnalysisMathematicsResearchCritical Thinking

Career Pathways

Economist / Economic Analyst

Studies economic data and trends to support decisions and policy.

Industry Hiring Sectors & Employers

Government, banks, NGOs, research, consulting

Demand: Moderate / Specialized

Related Majors

Universities offering this major

6 universities
Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia
PUC

Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia

Phnom Penh
National University of Management
NUM

National University of Management

Phnom Penh
Royal University of Phnom Penh
RUPP

Royal University of Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh
The University of Cambodia
UC

The University of Cambodia

Phnom Penh
American University of Phnom Penh
AUPP

American University of Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh
Paragon International University
Paragon.U

Paragon International University

Phnom Penh
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