How Do Economics, Finance, and Business Careers Differ?

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The discussion centers on the differences and overlaps between careers in economics, finance, and business. Participants note that while there is significant overlap among these fields, the specific job one takes can greatly influence the experience and focus of the career. The conversation also humorously highlights the unexpected nature of discussing financial careers on a physics forum, suggesting a broader evolution of the forum's purpose beyond just physics and math. The importance of asking specific questions to receive detailed answers is also mentioned, indicating that clarity in inquiries can lead to more informative responses.
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How much difference is there between a career in economics, finance, and business?
 
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Matters of scale.
 
avant-garde said:
How much difference is there between a career in economics, finance, and business?

There is quite a bit of overlap between them so I imagine it would be fairly dependent on the specific job you take.

CS
 
Ah I see...
 
I'm kind of amused that you asked about careers dealing with money on a physics forum of all places!

Q. What's the easiest way for a physicist to get a million dollars?

A. Start with two million.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
I'm kind of amused that you asked about careers dealing with money on a physics forum of all places!

Q. What's the easiest way for a physicist to get a million dollars?

A. Start with two million.

Hey we have a Social Science sub-forum too!

Perhaps the site has evolved from the "physics and math homework" help place to a more encyclopedic help place! :approve:

CS
 
avant-garde said:
How much difference is there between a career in economics, finance, and business?

More specific questions may elicit more specific answers. Or it may not.

Though Vanadium 50's response justified the thread's existence.
 

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