Better study economics or finance? Which one has more job options?
I have to choose between economics and finance, but it comes really hard to me. According to me finance is more practical and simple, and economics is harder, more theorical. What matters is the job. I mostly like economics, but I don't know if it has a lot of job options for that. Can an economist do the financier s job or be a simple worker in a bank? #finance #economics #banking #financial-analysis #economic-research #global-economics
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Steven’s Answer
Helen’s Answer
yes they both deal with money which means you can work in a bank handling finances
Qiang (John)’s Answer
Rose’s Answer
Many Finance roles are filled by people with Economics degrees. Functions that may utilize an economics background include strategic planning, M&A, pricing, demand planning, forecasting, budgeting, product management, marketing operations, and resource management.
Julia’s Answer
Jeremy’s Answer
Finance. You said that what matters is the job. You are correct that finance is more practical (not simpler though). And, that economics is more theoretical. If it is the end result of obtaining knowledge for a real-world job, then finance is the way to go. Economists tend to lean more towards teaching, publishing, advising, etc. . .While finance majors tend to work the more "standard" jobs.
That being said, you can get a good job with either degree (I graduated with a Poli Sci degree and have been working in finance for over 20 years now).
Hope that helps and good luck!
Evan’s Answer
Richard’s Answer
However, if your school has a strong finance school, you'll likely struggle to compete for placement in finance jobs if you don't do it.