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The PhD in Economics prepares students for careers in teaching, research, and consulting. The program emphasizes high-quality research and teaching skills, with coursework in micro theory, macro theory, and econometrics, followed by specialization in the second or third year. Students complete a field-specific research paper and a dissertation, and are assessed through exams, research papers, and teaching evaluations. Graduates have gone on to successful careers in academia, government, and industry.
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Degree Overview:
The PhD in Economics prepares students for careers in teaching, research, and consulting in academia, government, and industry. The program is structured to develop high-quality research and teaching skills and facilitate successful and timely completion of the degree.
Outline:
The program consists of three main components:
- Coursework: Students take courses in micro theory, macro theory, and econometrics in the first year. In the second or early third year, students complete coursework in their chosen fields of specialization.
- Research: Students complete a field-specific research paper in the third year and a dissertation in the fourth or fifth year.
- Exams: Students take qualifying exams in micro and macro theory in the summer after the first year.
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams: Students take exams in all courses.
- Research papers: Students submit a field-specific research paper in the third year and a dissertation in the fourth or fifth year.
- Teaching evaluations: Students are evaluated by their teaching mentors and faculty.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are leaders in their fields. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and workshops. Students also have the opportunity to work with faculty members on research projects.
Careers:
Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers in academia, government, and industry. They work as professors, researchers, economists, and consultants.
