If you only like philosophy, be a philosopher. If you only like history, be a historian. If you only like math, be a mathematician. If you only like sociology, be a sociologist. But if you like all of those things, be an economist.
Once you start thinking about economics, its hard to think about anything else.
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Current Role: Strategic Partner Manager
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Major: Economics, Information Sciences & Technology
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Current Role: Senior Director, International Operations & Baseball Administration
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Major: Economics
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