Program overview
Quantitative economics, simply put, is 'using math and statistical tools to solve economic problems.' You'll learn how to validate economic theories with data, forecast GDP growth, analyze stock fluctuations, and even evaluate policy effects. Core courses include Econometrics (teaching you to find causal relationships from data), Time Series Analysis (predicting future trends), Micro/Macroeconomics (building foundations), Mathematical Economics (turning economic models into mathematical formulas), and Financial Econometrics (specializing in financial markets). Chinese universities emphasize practical skills in this field — for instance, Tsinghua University and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics have big data and econometrics labs where you'll use tools like Python, R, and Stata to handle real economic data. It's perfect for students who enjoy math, are curious about economic phenomena, and aren't afraid of programming — if you find pure economics too 'liberal arts,' this major is the 'science version of economics.'