Economics is a branch of social science that deals with the study of consumption, distribution and production of goods and services. In simple terms, this subject explains how the forces of demand and supply allocate scarce resources.

This subject plays an essential part in all walks of our life irrespective of whether it is economical, political and social aspects. The progress of any country stands on the pillar called economics and so a number of Government colleges offer Bachelor of Arts in Economics in India and names of the colleges are given below:

Government Colleges offering Bachelor of Arts in Economics course:

Tamil Nadu:

• Sri Subramaniswami Government Arts College, Tiruttani

• A.A. Government Arts College for men, Namakkal

• Alagappa Government Arts College

• Aringnar Anna Government Arts College, Cheyyar

• Aringnar Anna Government Arts College for Women

• Aringnar Anna Government Arts College, Musiri

• D.G. Government Arts College for Women

• Government Arts College, Nandanam

• Government Arts College, Ariyalur

• Government Arts College, Udumalpet

• Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam

• Muthurangam Government Arts College, Thiruvalluvar University

West Bengal:

• Durgapur Government Arts College

Kerala:

• Government Arts College

• Government College for Women

• Government College, Kottayam

• Government College, Malappuram

• Government College, Manimalakkunnu

• Government College, Nedumangad

• Government Victoria College

• Government Arts & Science College, Calicut University

• Government Brennen College, Kannur University

• Government College, Mahatma Gandhi University

• K.N.M. Government Arts & Science College, Kanjiramkulam

• N.M.S.M. Government College, Calicut University

Orissa:

• Government Autonomous College, Rourkela

• Government City College, Utkal University

• Government College, Sambalpur University

Andhra Pradesh:

• Government City College

• Government Degree College

Madhya Pradesh:

• Government Girls’ College, Khargone

• Govt. Post Graduate College, Barwani

Chhattisgarh:

• Govt. D. S. V. R. M. Sanskrit College, Raipur

• Govt. J. Yaganandam Chhattisgarh College, Raipur

• Govt. P.D.Commerce & Arts College

Haryana:

• Govt. National College

• K.M. Government College

Eligibility for getting admission to the B.A. Economics Course in Government Colleges:

For getting admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Economics course, candidates must have completed their higher secondary preferably in commerce stream.

Higher Studies after B.A. Economics:

On completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Economics course, candidates can take up any of the following courses:

• Master of Arts in Economics

• Master of Business Economics

• Master of Finance & Control

• Master of Business Administration with specialization in Economics

• Master of Applied Economics

• Master of Journalism & Mass Communication

Job prospects after completion of B.A. Economics:

Economic liberalization and globalization has widened the job prospects for an economics graduate in different fields like non-profit, government, education and business sector. B.A. Economics degree holders can find job opportunities in a number of sectors like planning commissions, organizations engaged in data collection & interpretations and management consultancy firms. These graduates can find job opportunities with any of the following job description:

• Economist

• Economic advisor

• Econometrician

• Finance economist

• Economic analyst

Furthermore, B.A. Economics graduates can widen their scope of employment opportunities by taking up some master’s degree courses after completing their B.A. Economics.