The field of political economy can cover the impact of governmental regulations on every level of economics from a worldwide perspective to individual consumerism. Students may also study the historical and social significance of this discipline to understand how markets are influenced by public policy as globalization continues to trend.

Students who complete a part of their degree in Asia are growing in numbers. Currently, the second and the third biggest economies are in Asia. Without limitation, students have described their time in Asia as the best experience of their lives. Today, three of the four most populated countries of the world are in Asia: China, India, and Indonesia.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.