Better Choice: Economics or Finance?

I am currently going to go to BU, and I want a major that gives me the best bet to go an work at a hedge fund. Is an economics degree or a finance degree more coveted?

I tend to gravitate towards mathematics if that changes any of your inclinations. Also, I am strongly considering a double major with computer science.

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