What's the difference between Economics and Business?

[Jacinda]

I want major in Human Resource Management. I have the option to take a business or economic class. I want to work in the NBA so which would be the best to take and what exactly is the difference?

[Don]

economics is all numbers.. you will learn much about economics with a business degree

[dawnlan7]

I have three business degrees and with all three degrees I took economics courses. If you are going to major in HR and Business and Econ classes should be part of your coursework.

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[Tung]

Economics is a little less bullshit if you take math, stats, and programming. If you major in economics, do a double major with math or engineering or computer science or something else that will qualify you for a job.

Business can get you a job but majoring in business is sort of a waste. Get a master's if you want business.

[MOYRA]

Economics is a social science that attempts to explain how the actions and decisions of firms, consumers and workers and governments affect the operation of the economy. It plays a huge role in our daily lives; it has links to international affairs and politics and is a subject that is often debated and discussed. It requires a fair deal of analysis and includes topics such as supply and demand, growth, inflation, globalisation and exchange rates.
Business studies is more concerned with the actions and decisions taken by firms and focuses on topics such as marketing, staff in the organisation, accounting and finance, management, strategy and production methods. Business studies students will also have to cover some Economics, as it affects how businesses operate in their external environments.