Best Degree for IB

What do you think is the best degree for investment banking. I know that it doesn't matter what's your major. However, what do you think is the best degree in terms of opportunity cost?

For example, Economics, a numerical degree not as demanding as STEM majors, is considered to be the most common degree in top-notch industries IB/Consulting. So do you think that Economics is the best degree to pursue given that it's generally easier than STEM majors?

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