NMS ECONOMICS SOCIETY

Economics is not the study of money or getting rich, although understanding economics can help with that. It is not the study of the stock market. It is not primarily about men in bow-ties forecasting what will happen in a given market or the overall economy. Actually, a few economists do that, but that's not the main focus of economics. Economics is an 18 year old deciding whether to work or go to college and how that affects her future income. Economics is a company deciding whether to produce smartphones or tablets and how that's influenced by what we consumers want to buy. Economics is the government deciding whether to increase its spending when it's in a recession and if it's worth going into debt. So despite what you might think, economics is not boring and dull. Understanding econ can forever change the way you think and problem-solve.

No matter who you are, you will be using economics. The purpose of the Economics Club is to provide students like you with a chance to debate and further develop their understanding of economic and business issues and how they relate to the world at large. We will accomplish this goal through meetings, debates, and other activities.