Economics

College of Liberal Arts

Department Chair: Joseph P. Magaddino

Department Office: Social Science/Public Affairs (SS/PA), Room 361A
Telephone: (562) 985-5061
Email: econ@csulb.edu
Website: www.csulb.edu/economics

FAX: (562) 985-5804

Faculty: Rebecca W. Braeu, Simeon J. Crowther, Alejandra C. Edwards, Edward Funkhouser, Constantine Glezakos, Lisa M. Grobar, Darwin C. Hall, Jack W. Hou, Tomotaka Ishimine, Noel D. Johnson, Xuemei Liu, Joseph P. Magaddino, Wade E. Martin, Marshall H. Medoff, Kristen A. Monaco, Davinder Singh, Seiji Steimetz, Steve Yamarik, Guy M. Yamashiro

Advisors

Credential: Joseph P. Magaddino
Undergraduate: Joseph P. Magaddino
Graduate: Alejandra C. Edwards

Career Possibilities

Economist • Agricultural Economist • Financial Analyst • Industrial Analyst • International Trade Economist • Labor Specialist • Market Research Analyst • Tax Analyst • Investment Analyst • Teacher • Securities Salesperson • Bank Management • Loan Officer • Investment Counselor • Social Researcher • Auditor • Credit Analyst • Statistician • Urban Planner (Some of these, and other careers, require additional education or experience. For more information, see www.careers.csulb.edu.)

Introduction

When resources are scarce, difficult choices must be made on how resources are to be divided among competing uses. Economics is a social science that addresses the allocation of scarce resources. When applied to individuals, economics attempts to understand the behavior of individuals as consumers, managers and government officials. When applied to society as a whole, economics attempts to explain and predict the economy’s total output, level of employment and price level.