ECONOMICS/ Liberal arts/ History/ Philoshophy; WHY MAJOR?

Since I was a high school senior, I've intended to major in either economics or history. Especially, economics has been an interesting field because it combines characteristics of both art and science. However, as I study economics more and more, I sometimes think whether I can keep studying economics. While other academic fields like science and math is relatively static, economics which focuses on human relationship have many answers. Even great and renowned economists often made mistakes and clashed with each other on issues because economics embraces a wide range of subjects. I became increasingly uncertain whether studying economics can help me contributing to my communities.

Nevertheless, I want to use my knowledge of economics to make more people's lives easier and more convenient just as new science and technology change our everyday life. As I recently read many books on economics, I got some lessons that many other liberal arts education can help me to understand economics with different perspectives including historic and philosophical views.

Any help? advice?

I find Economics especially interesting because it combines art and science.


While other fields like math remain relatively static, Economics, which focuses on human relationships, is constantly evolving
You shouldn't dump on math and science. Both of those fields are growing and evolving. Scientists are constantly performing research, developing new theories, and mathematicians are always writing new proofs and theorems. This whole idea is unclear. Do you mean to say that other fields like math and science have single answers? Then say that.


You need to be more specific here.


I have no idea what you're trying to say here.

You need to organize your ideas better. Otherwise, it is a nice essay. Good luck!

(Could you edit my Claremont McKenna essay? Thanks!)

The third sentence you pointed is not what I mean. My intention might be close to your saying "math and science have a single answer", but I was hesitate to just say that. But, do you think it is fine to just write down?

I think that it would be better to say that they generally have a single answer than to say that they are static.

You could say that natural sciences often have absolute answers, while social sciences do not. Because they study people, social sciences are not necessarily black or white, right or wrong. There is ambiguity in social sciences.