Economics with Law
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Program Description
Economics with Law combines the study of how individuals, markets, and societies make choices, with the rules and legal frameworks that shape those choices. You will study microeconomics, macroeconomics, public finance, statistics, introductory econometrics, constitutional law, contract law, and legal methods. The program trains you to analyze data, evaluate public policy, and interpret legal texts, preparing you for roles in policy analysis, regulatory work, community development, social research, and compliance. Graduates can work in government agencies, NGOs, think tanks, law firms with policy units, or continue to professional law or postgraduate economics study. If you enjoy problem solving, debating rules, and using data to improve communities, this program opens practical and rewarding pathways.
Aims and Objectives
Develop the ability to apply economic theory to analyse public policy outcomes and social issues, measured by case study reports and policy briefs.
Master basic quantitative methods, including descriptive statistics and introductory econometrics, demonstrated by laboratory assignments and exam performance.
Understand core legal principles relevant to public policy, such as constitutional and contract law, assessed through legal case summaries and class tests.
Create clear, evidence-based reports and presentations that combine economic data and legal reasoning, judged by coursework and internship evaluations.
Why Choose This Program?
Interdisciplinary advantage
Combines quantitative economics with legal reasoning, giving you a broader toolkit for jobs in policy, regulation, and advocacy.
Strong job and policy demand
Skills are valued in government, NGOs, banks, and development agencies in Ghana, especially for policy analysis and regulatory roles.
Practical, real-world training
Workshops, fieldwork, and legal clinics help you apply classroom learning to community projects and internships.
Pathway to further study and professional qualification
Graduates can pursue an LLB, professional law training, or postgraduate economics and public policy programmes.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Use Excel, R, or STATA to summarise data, run regressions, and test hypotheses for policy evaluation and research.
Search and interpret statutes, case law, and legal commentaries using legal databases and law library resources.
Design questionnaires, conduct community assessments, and collect reliable primary data for social and economic studies.
Assess policy options using cost benefit thinking, distributional analysis, and program monitoring frameworks.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Microsoft Excel
R or STATA
legal research databases such as GhanaLII or LexisNexis
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
Managing heavy reading across economics and law
Difficulty with quantitative methods if background in maths is weak
Tips & Advice
Create a weekly reading schedule, summarise key points, and discuss materials in study groups.
Attend maths support tutorials early, use online modules on Excel and R, and practice with past exercises.
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