Double Major in Quantitative Economics?

[yahoowizard]

Well, I have the choice to do a double major, if I choose, and go to college for 4 years rather than three, and was wondering whether:

1. I should do it at all. The way I'm going, I'll end with my math major, but I'll have taken barely any classes in probability, statistics, and pretty much none in economics. There were a lot of GE requirements at my school and I feel that'll hurt me with the tests a lot if I don't get some foundation in stats/econ especially.

2. I should go with Economics major or Quantitative Economics. Most people on this site as well as the other sites do point towards an economics double major/minor as something to include, but quantitative economics seems more of what an actuary seems to be, so it makes more sense, but when I search this forum, there doesn't seem to be much talk about it. The major does go very well with a double major in Math and the required classes are in both Economics as well as Statistics which I think is a very good route as opposed to the Economics major which seems to be more general, and maybe more theoretical.


Thanks a lot, and additionally, I'm currently a sophomore, halfway through the year, so I do have a lot of time somewhat to think about this, but yeah.

[Arthur Kade]

quantitative economics seems more of what an actuary seems to be, so it makes more sense, but when I search this forum, there doesn't seem to be much talk about it
think about what your second observation implies about the truth or lack thereof of your initial assumption

[yahoowizard]

This is a late response, but there really isn't too many colleges with a quantitative economics major out there, which makes it a bit harder to find information about. I'm just debating between grad school in math or econ or a double major in undergrad and it's getting closer to to the time to decide. Currently finishing my sophomore year and it's going to be:
1. Graduate in a year with a math major
2. Graduate in two years with math, quantitative econ majors and a minor in statistics
3. Grad school vs. not.

Oh, and just passed Exam P if that matters

[The Wizard of Awe]

Take the double major, pass FM and MFE during your junior year. Pass MLC in your senior year if not C as well. It's also risk mitigation to have a backup plan with that econ major, which shows good actuarial fortitude.

[California]

This is a late response, but there really isn't too many colleges with a quantitative economics major out there, which makes it a bit harder to find information about.

If your focus is on learning, you could glance at course requirements from colleges you do not attend. Take those classes where you are. If your focus is on a degree, consider the options I did not quote.

[yahoowizard]

Alright, thanks a lot California and Wizard of Awe. I'll try to look into both those options, but I think I'm most probably leaning towards 4 years and the double major.