I'm extremely good at Economics, I just got my AP scores back and got a 5 in both Macro and Micro. I've actually have came up with formulas before I was taught them, however, my teacher told me that my formulas were just "overly complicated" formulas of the ones that already existed. Economics and business just makes perfect sense to me, even when I'm taught at an unuasually fast pace. Nonetheless, I think I can make a bigger difference doing something in the medical field, & although I'm not extremely talented in the science fields: AP score of 3 on chemistry and 4 on Biology, I still feel that I can succeed & that I will enjoy the work. All this asside, I still can't help but feel that economics is playing a factor in my decision: America's largest industry is the health care industry, so job stability and above average salaries are pretty secure. However, with a degree in Econ, I don't know what or for who I can work for that can secure me a job of similar perks of the medical field
2007-08-17 08:44:13 · 3 answers · asked by Jeff Mad. 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Well I almost always say to do what you enjoy, because in the end that's all that matters.
However, if you're that exceptionally gifted with economics, you should absolutely study it in some capacity. Economics is a jumping point into grad school. Given your talents I'd assume you're already planning for a graduate education of some sort. You might even be able to jump ahead and finish both an undergraduate and graduate degree quickly. BUT... how are you with math? Econometrics involves calculus, and doing any innovative or groundbreaking work will require you to have some solid math capacities.
The end result is that you might be able to use your skills in economics and business to work in, and possibly help reform, the health system in this country. There's nothing saying you can't integrate both. The medical field IS a business. It has the same type of organizational characteristics as a corporation.
Remember, you have plenty of time to sort all this out. Consider double-majoring in a pre-med and economics.
2007-08-17 09:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by Buying is Voting 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both! You should enjoy it and being good at it helps with the promotional value later in your career.
2007-08-17 15:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by llibretrac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one that makes the most money would be my answer, but given your two options, you have to go with you're heart and pray you enjoy it as much as you think you will
2007-08-17 15:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by Cavor 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋