Economics at University
I was recently asked to explain to someone's daughter why I chose to read Economics at University. My answer wasn't simple. It also wasn't very honest because I could feel parental eyes upon me. This is my honest version... Before asking why one should study Economics at university, maybe the first question to address should be why study at university at all? We could easily argue that those who apply to read medicine/dentistry/veterinary science have either: a) been pressured to do so by stereotypical parents, b) are led by passion and drive to become doctors of some sort, or c) will go on to teach. So, what are other reasons for going to university and not studying courses with such specific direction? Merely to avoid going into the labour force? To procrastinate and rack up debt before starting to take responsibility for actual hard life? Valid points, if you ask me. I personally think there are so many different reasons that we choose to stay...