it cant, you make money by applying economics in your life and your investments
>>1463250
some companies hire economists and pay them generously. they're good at analysing the market and telling companies where to go in the future. If by american dream you mean a well paying job, then economics can get you that. some good double majors are accounting+finance (popular), accounting+eco, management+accounting
>>1463250
>How can learning economics help anyone achieve "the American Dream"?
They could get a job as a market analysist. You know, if they're good and can prove it.
It's called "A Job".
Good for fundamental analysis in trading forex and futures.