Economic Subfields

Behavioral Economics
A subfield of economics that uses research from psychology, sociology, and other disciplines to study of how individuals make economic…
Econometrics
A branch of economics that uses economic theory, mathematics, and statistical methods to analyze economic data.
Economic Development
Branch of economics that studies how to improve the economic, social, and institutional conditions of countries.
Economic History
The historical study of the economic development and evolution over time in social, political, and cultural contexts.
Environmental Economics
A branch of economics that studies the interactions between the environment and economic systems.
Financial Economics
The branch of economics that studies financial markets, instruments, institutions, and uncertainty in the decision-making of individuals.
Health Economics
The application of economic theories to the role of production and consumption in health and healthcare systems.
International Trade
Focuses on economics at an international scale and the economic interactions between countries.
Labor Economics
A branch of economics that focuses on the dynamics of labor markets and the behavior of workers and employers.
Law and Economics
An interdisciplinary field that applies the principles and methods of economics to analyze and understand legal systems, institutions, and rules.
Money and Banking
An area of financial economics that focuses on the global financial system, monetary policy, and the banking system.
