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What if I'm not great at "real math"?

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What if I'm not great at "real math"?
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You are correct that modern economics requires a high degree of facility with mathematics, including probability and statistics.  The requirements for mathematical proficiency will vary somewhat from program to program.  That said, economics also requires an interest in and keen eye for the world around us, important policy problems and human behavior.  I hope that the requirement to achieve a level of mathematical proficiency would not put you off of further study of economics, if you find these uses of economic reasoning interesting and appealing.