[Keraroboli Roko Rosae]

As a final optional for my B.Sc. in Economics I must choose either Monetary or Public Economics.

I was wondering which of these two may be more useful, both in terms of career and understanding real life

society.

[.ACS.]

Well, which module do you prefer? Are you more interested in monetary economics or public finance?

[Keraroboli Roko Rosae]

(Original post by .ACS.)
Well, which module do you prefer? Are you more interested in monetary economics or public finance?

Neither but I must choose one of both, so I would like to use practicality (or usefulness in career) as a criterion.

[sil3nt_cha0s]

I'd say monetary economics for usefulness because it can be applied at a macro and micro level, and would probably be more quantitative so more highly regarded by employers...

But I really don't know for sure...

[toto8462]

Monetary economics is generally applied at the macro level in undergrad courses, whereas public economics is usually micro-founded. So... draw your own conclusions. I think monetary economics would tell you more of the background to a regular reading of the FT than the other.

[.ACS.]

(Original post by Keraroboli Roko Rosae)
Neither but I must choose one of both, so I would like to use practicality (or usefulness in career) as a criterion.

In that case, I'd probably say monetary economics.