While economics and finance are distinct fields of study, there are many areas of overlap between them. For example, finance draws heavily on economic theory and methods to make investment decisions and manage financial risk. Economics provides many tools and theories as key foundations to build financial models and applications.

Combining a Digital Economy Major with Economics empowers students to apply AI and blockchain innovations to economic models, enriching their understanding of digital-age economics. This fusion equips graduates with skills to tackle complex economic challenges using blockchain technology and data analytics, making them valuable assets in the digital economy.

A double major, Economics and Business and Technology fits well in comprehending the digital economy. Students with a double major in Economics and Digital Technology can gain a solid foundation on political economy problems (income inequality, inflation, role of institutions, firm, and consumer behavior, role of fiscal and monetary policy, role of central banks, international trade, econometrics) and link or apply technology as a tool to respond to challenges in business and economy.

Accounting involves the coordination of various activities such as bookkeeping, auditing, and tax preparation. This minor neatly complements Economics as it assists in helping understand the impact of accounting practices on the overall economy and how economic principles can be applied to accounting problems.