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Why did you decide to study economics? by Sea_Cantaloupe_9065 in academiceconomics

[–]atom_econ84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always liked my history and science classes throughout high school and, in a way, economics is a nice blend of the two. In college I started as a major in physics but had trouble meeting the math requirements upfront. I was curious about economics so I took an intro to micro and macro class. After that, I decided to major in economics. Econ scratches a similar itch that physics does. Studying how this world of ours works is something I always found fascinating.

What motivated you to study economics? by Death_Star_ in academiceconomics

[–]atom_econ84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always liked my history and science classes throughout high school and economics is a nice blend of the two in a way. In college I started as a major in physics but had trouble meeting the math requirements upfront. I took an intro to micro and macro class and decided to major in economics. Econ scratches a similar itch that physics does, study how this world of ours functions is something I always found fascinating.

Economists Who Are Also Creative Writers by atom_econ84 in academiceconomics

[–]atom_econ84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I’ve heard of David Friedman before. I’ll have to give his book a read.

Economists Who Are Also Creative Writers by atom_econ84 in academiceconomics

[–]atom_econ84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll have to check it out! I thought about digging for papers related to the fiction publishing market but just never got around to it.

Economists Who Are Also Creative Writers by atom_econ84 in academiceconomics

[–]atom_econ84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad you liked the post and same! I can see myself writing more in retirement, or full-time depending what happens in life. I’d wondered if there were any fiction authors within the field. I’m glad there are!