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why study economics?

Studying for an economics degree gives you a versatile set of skills that you can take into a wide range of different careers.

Analytical skills – you will be good at distilling and analysing complex problems

Market insights – from designing and regulating tech industries to understanding consumers, you will have an excellent understanding of markets and incentives

Working with data – you will likely be comfortable with handling data and using it to generate real-world insights.

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