Econ major here too!! Although I did not find it particularly hard, I did not enjoy it. Too much theory for me!
If you are not a techie kind of person (IT/Engineering), then I would suggest a liberal arts degree and focus on a career in sales. Fortune 500 sales reps can make really nice $$ and have extremely lucrative bonus plans. Know that you have to pay your dues 1st though (i.e. not going to come out making the money like IT folks!)
You may, however, find yourself changing your mind about money coming before something that you enjoy. I know several people who had the BOMB jobs, making a LOT of money who quit because of the high stress, boring work, mega travel, etc.
Good luck
[This message has been edited by Eclipse (edited August 03, 2000).]