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best_laid_plans · 08-25-2007, 02:42 AM

Dear folks,

I am planning to apply to a bunch of econ phd programs this year. I will be aiming high (top 20), as I have been informed that I am almost certain to be accepted at my present school (which has a top-15 econ dept).

My chief research interest is in development economics. As a researcher, I would hope to be able to produce a personally satisfying mix of theoretic and empirical work. I am also interested in environment, institutions, IO. I would hope to end up as faculty at a research university, and hopefully consulting for places like the WB.

Given this background, my question is: Should I also consider business PhD programs? Would such a program allow me to focus on my interests?

I doubt business schools would have faculty with much interest in development. Would this be a major problem?

Any business schools in particular that you would recommend to me?

many thanks,
best_laid_plans

08-25-2007, 02:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
best_laid_plans Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9	Business PhD's for development? Dear folks, I am planning to apply to a bunch of econ phd programs this year. I will be aiming high (top 20), as I have been informed that I am almost certain to be accepted at my present school (which has a top-15 econ dept). My chief research interest is in development economics. As a researcher, I would hope to be able to produce a personally satisfying mix of theoretic and empirical work. I am also interested in environment, institutions, IO. I would hope to end up as faculty at a research university, and hopefully consulting for places like the WB. Given this background, my question is: Should I also consider business PhD programs? Would such a program allow me to focus on my interests? I doubt business schools would have faculty with much interest in development. Would this be a major problem? Any business schools in particular that you would recommend to me? many thanks, best_laid_plans