In Conversation: Why Study Economics at the University of Sydney? with Eddie Woo & Dr Rebecca Taylor

 Published On Dec 14, 2022

Aimed at Students considering University options in Years 11 to 12, Eddie and Rebecca discuss:
• How economic choices are made (preferences and constraints; costs vs benefits)
• The breadth of questions Economists might ask about economic choices (for example, a Macroeconomist might be interested in how the price of coffee changes with the broader economy, a Labour Economist might be interested in the wages and skills of the barista making coffee, and an Environmental Economist might be interested in what economic tools could be used to get people to switch from disposable to reusable coffee cups)
• Relevance of studying Economics, where you would encounter Economics, and how Economics helps you interpret the world
• Economics is fun and relevant to everyday life
• Who may be suited to studying Economics and girls can enjoy Economics too
• Career options, paths, and opportunities for Economics Students and where Economics graduates work
• What Students will enjoy studying with the School of Economics within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney

0:00:00: Welcome by Eddie Woo; Education Ambassador, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the University of Sydney, Australia
0:00:22: Role of Dr Rebecca Taylor; Economics Lecturer, University of Sydney
0:01:32: Where would I encounter Economics and how would Economics help me interpret the world?
0:03:31: What are the career paths and opportunities for Economics students?
0:04:30: Dr Taylor’s journey in Economics
0:06:12: What will I be equipped with after studying an Economics degree at the University of Sydney?
0:07:54: What are the differences between an Economics degree and a Business degree? How are the career paths different upon graduating with an Economics degree and a Business degree?
0:10:01: Final thoughts on deciding what to study post High School
0:11:39: Where do Economics graduates work?
0:13:23: Closing statement

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