Graduate study and research in family and consumer economics
concentrates on the factors influencing the decisions and well-being
of families and consumers. Economic interactions of families
and consumers with their external environment are studied with
an emphasis on the economic analysis of household consumption,
production, and finance. Economics, social-psychological theories,
and quantitative methods are applied to family and consumer
decisions and policy questions.
Faculty research includes family and consumer economics, financial
counseling and planning, consumer affairs, and the allocation
of family and consumer resources.
Previous background in microeconomics, calculus, and family
and consumer economics is assumed. Students who do not possess
this background may need to take supplementary coursework to
build entry competencies.
Potential careers for family and consumer economists include
university teaching and research, cooperative extension, and
a variety of related professions in the private and public
sector.
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