i m doing BS hons in Economics, and this my final year.. after having critical analysis of the past papers and syllabus outline i came to leave the optional subjects due to the following reason..
A. the syllabus ws very short, but the question papers have got bundle of things related to economics ie: current economics scenario and other existing problems of economy
b we have to study more books than other optional subjects. refrences from external and internal sources play vital role in getting marks in the subject. magzine reading is very much essential.
this is my analysis, u may differ my opinion but the whole is depending upon ur nature and thinking towrads the subject and grasp of its technical things...
regards...