Department of Economics
About the Department What's your interest?
Economics affects our whole world – from government and public policy to banking, private industry, urban development, labor relations, healthcare, environmental conservation, and more. It is a study rooted in economic theory, business, and social science. The Economics program at Jacksonville University trains students to be proficient in a number of statistical analyses and softwares; and our economics courses help students see connections between economic decision-making, ethics, and leadership
Our faculty members and students are actively involved in community problem-solving, expert witnessing, and consulting in addition to work as instructors.
The department teaches Economics courses in the undergraduate and graduate core and offers a minor in Applied Economics.
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About the programApplied Economics Minor
Students must complete:
- ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics
Students must then take two upper-level ECON courses in addition to one of the following courses:
- ECON XXX (upper level)
- GEOG 250TI, Geographic Information Systems
- GEOG 315, Environmental Policy and Planning
- GEOG 335, Sustainability
- POL 310, Public Policy
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Department of Economics collaborates with the School of Social Sciences and Education in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Davis College of Business and Technology, and the Public Policy Institute to provide both general and specialized courses to dozens of programs across campus.
The Faculty
Dr. Carol Dole
Dr. Dole is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy. She received her B.S. in Journalism and her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Florida. She earned her M.B.A. from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Dole teaches Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics as well as Statistics and Sport Economics. Dr. Dole also served as Assessment Chair, playing an important role in the acquisition of international accreditation through AACSB for the Davis College of Business & Technology. She also previously served as Chair of the Sport Business department.
Dr. Andrew Ju
Dr. Ju received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Connecticut in 2019. His research employs survey and administrative datasets along with quasi-experimental techniques to examine topics in labor economics, state and local public finance, and the economics of education. His recent work examines the role of teachers' unions during the Great Recession and their impact on school district resource allocation and student achievement.
Dr. Tucker Omberg
Dr. Tucker Omberg is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Jacksonville University. His research interests include Labor Economics, Public Choice, and Law and Economics.
Socioeconomics, family dynamics, race and legal maneuvering were all on the table Thursday, Nov. 20, as some of the top – and most topical – names in the regional legal system gathered for a spirited Juvenile Justice Forum hosted by the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute.
Ready to Dive In?
The Department of Economics is part of the College of Arts and Sciences. If you're ready to dive into one of our programs, apply today!
Contact Information The Department of Economics
Phone: (904) 256-7003
Email: cdole@ju.edu