Economic policy is rooted in the belief that government should be involved in some, if not all, financial decisions regarding local, state, and national economies. Economic policy may refer to interest rates, tax policy, government spending, as well as economic development and trade policies.

Academic institutions around the world offer a BSc or Bachelor of Science. This popular undergraduate degree is helpful in preparing students for the workplace or for advanced degree programs. The average BSc takes three to five years to complete.