Since the very beginning, Economics has been one of the most sought-after courses offered by the University. However, with its analytical and mathematical content, the subject has become by far, the most rigorous.
The course initiates a student into higher level economics through papers that strengthen the base. The Principles of Economics paper progresses from basic laws of demand and supply to intricate market mechanisms. The other papers such as Mathematical Methods for Economics and Statistical Methods for Economics lay the quantitative base for the subject.
In the following semesters, the course has a more theoretical base with intermediate micro and macroeconomics, along with India's economic development post Independence and two concurrent courses. Thereafter, there are two compulsory papers - Economy, State and Society and Development Theory and Experience, with students being given the option of choosing four, out of six, other pure economics papers.
Students Speak:
"While the curriculum is manageable, the course is quite tough and not something that you should pursue for glamour value. It is a mix of theory and analysis and provides a holistic insight into several nuances of the subject," says Isha Goel, a final year student of Economics (hons).
As against what is widely believed, it is very different from what is taught in school. "For a few subjects we were told to unlearn whatever we'd learnt in school. Students should take up the subject only if they have a knack for numbers and a very strong quantitative base," added Goel.
{{/usCountry}}As against what is widely believed, it is very different from what is taught in school. "For a few subjects we were told to unlearn whatever we'd learnt in school. Students should take up the subject only if they have a knack for numbers and a very strong quantitative base," added Goel.
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"The entire course has undergone massive restructuring. The social sciences element has been done away with from the course. Subjects such as Economic History of India and Comparitive Economic Development have been removed, while others such as Economy, State and Society have been restructured,' said Saumyajit Bhattacharya, professor of Economics, Kirori Mal College.