Math can be applied in almost any fields including economics.
If one is good at economic concepts and math, as well as has practical sense, then he'll be outstanding in economics.
Sometime it is difficult to consider and analyse complex issues without using math. But math is only a tool.

我也来看看各位达人的见解

数学是衣服，经济学是披着数学的外衣把自己打扮的花枝招展的！！！