Jerrell Ross Richer ’85: Becoming carbon positive
Jerrell Ross Richer teaches courses in economics and sustainability at Goshen College in Indiana. He also teaches Global Sustainability in the Collaborative MBA program
Global Economics Minor
About
Are you ready to take your understanding of how the world works to the next level? Economics cannot explain the entirety of human behavior — but it sure explains a lot. The global economics minor at Goshen College is designed to give you a firm grasp of the insights, theories and tools used by economists, regardless of your major.
The study of global economics isn’t just about business. Truly grasping how the global economy works starts with an understanding of geography, culture and the natural world. At GC, our courses explore international and environmental issues alongside basic models of supply and demand. And our May term courses in China, Ecuador and Spain can give you a first-hand look at how goods are produced and trades are made in a variety of cultural contexts.
With the help of your professors and classmates, you’ll learn the key concepts, methods and tools used in economics while gaining a global perspective that future employers will value. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in international trade, business, economic development, or public policy, the global economics minor will give you the knowledge and skills to succeed in the private, nonprofit or public sectors.
News & Events
Tatevik Sekhposyan ’01 investigates the nature of uncertainty in the macroeconomy
Dr. Tatevik Sekhposyan '01, an economics professor at Texas A&M University, investigates the nature of uncertainty in the macroeconomy.
Where are they now? David Reimer (’84), Director of West African Affairs
Reimer is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service and, on Dec. 13, 2017 was sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles, two island nations in the Indian Ocean off the southeast coast of Africa.
Stats
94%
of business alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
3
Number of countries where business and economics classes are offered (China, Ecuador, Spain)
#1
GC team’s ranking in the Student Case Competition at MEDA’s annual convention in 2012 and 2013
71%
of Goshen College students study abroad
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
History Major, Global Economics Minor
Jacob Yoder '14
Jacob Yoder graduated from Goshen College with a history major and a global economics and international studies minor in 2014. Along with being a top student, he played on the GC men's soccer team for all four years.
Jacob's story
Accounting Major
Aritha Weerasinghe '18
Aritha Weerasinghe '18, an accounting major from Sri Lanka, played tennis and worked as a student accounting assistant in his free time. He hopes to start his own business someday.
Aritha's story
Business Major
Errick McCollum '10
Erick McCollum graduated from GC in 2010 with a business degree. Since graduation, he has played basketball professionally for some of the top basketball teams in Greece and Israel, and is currently playing in Turkey.
Errick's story
Associate Professor of Business
Jon Geiser
Jon Geiser joined Goshen College because he wanted to teach business in a setting where he could have meaningful interaction with students due to a smaller class size.
Jon's story
Accounting Major
Solongo Gonchigsuren '16
Solongo Gonchigsuren is a 2016 accounting graduate with a TESOL minor from Mongolia. With the help of her professors and the educational setting at GC, Solongo is not only excelling, but also dreaming big.
Solongo's story
History, Social Work
Paul '08 and Rebecca '08 Shetler Fast
Paul '08 and Rebecca '08 Shetler Fast are dedicated to cross-cultural service for others.
Faculty & Staff
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Jerrell Richer
Professor of Economics
Carl Kreider Chair
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