The Department of Economics focuses on research and teaching excellence. Our research encompasses a broad range of topics and faculty members have published in the very best journals in Economics. Our graduate and undergraduate programs cover exciting real-world developments and equip students with contemporary analytic skills. Excellent co-op work opportunities combined with classroom learning are key to our students' outstanding record of success. Get ready to wrestle with important and complex questions: How do you turn a poor country into a rich country How can we avoid another global financial crisis What's the best way for governments to stimulate new industries like biotechnology and green energyIn first year, youll cover the fundamentals of micro- and macro-economics. In upper years, you can analyze how those principles play out in a wide range of sectors, including public policy, labour economics, health economics, finance, sport, and more.Whether youre aiming to work in the public sector, the private sector, or academia, your Economics degree from Waterloo will give you the skills and knowledge you need, along with co-op experience to back you up.Program highlightsAcademic and social support. Whether it's the mentorship program, a professor-student social, or a games night, Waterloo's Economics Society organizes supportive social and academic events.Build an awesome r'sum. Choose the co-op program and graduate with 20 months of relevant experience on top of your academic learning.