Do Uk IB’s prefer Mathematics or Economics degrees?

I know that the more important factor is doing well etc but ceterus paribus, say for an M&A or restructuring or capital markets role which one wins.

Answers relating to PE also appreciated.

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monkey0114

Nobody really cares. Personally if I could choose again I'd go for maths because you can recruit for quant roles as well. In fact I would argue these days econ is a net negative since firms try and diversify degree backgrounds

There aren't that many econ graduates anyway, a lot of people coming in now are business and finance students...

 

What about A+F at the targets. Always debated how this degree is perceived in comparison to econ? 

Probably not as great despite the course offering more in relation to IB 

 

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