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Yesterday, 12:35 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread real analysis vs. phd econometrics in PhD in Economics

maybe, but I would bet that any PhD course is much more proof-heavy than a standard metrics course. I've gone through a handful of chapters in MWG...

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05-20-2013, 09:13 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread real analysis vs. phd econometrics in PhD in Economics

I know it's not the same material, but could someone explain to me what kind of student would succeed in PhD metrics but not RA?

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05-20-2013, 02:37 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread real analysis vs. phd econometrics in PhD in Economics

I vote metrics, but the general consensus on this board is that without real analysis, you will perish and die and not live. I don't have RA, but I...

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05-20-2013, 02:33 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Caveat for future applicants/Possible improvements in PhD in Business

Not exactly the same, but if you look at all of my posts from 2 years ago, you will see some similarities...I aimed a little too high, and got shut...

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05-19-2013, 10:32 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread real analysis vs. phd econometrics in PhD in Business

Ok will do!

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05-17-2013, 02:12 AM

hedgequant replied to a thread Taking econometrics before Micro/Macro Theory in PhD in Economics

In that case, forget I said anything :) The only regression-type course I ever had was a grad stats course...it was nothing but LA and programming.

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05-17-2013, 02:11 AM

hedgequant replied to a thread Applying consecutively & commuting in PhD in Economics

That's why I chose a < 5 min commute. No excuse of "I'll just get this done on the bus", etc.

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05-17-2013, 01:00 AM

hedgequant replied to a thread Taking econometrics before Micro/Macro Theory in PhD in Economics

I would look at the MIT OCW linear algebra course videos and beef up on that before digging into econometrics...not that I ever took UG metrics, but...

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05-17-2013, 12:58 AM

hedgequant replied to a thread profile evaluation phd financial economics in PhD in Business

Look for papers written by the people at these big schools that you want to work with...then find the co-authors, then see where they are stationed.

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05-16-2013, 11:48 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Taking econometrics before Micro/Macro Theory in PhD in Economics

How comfortable are you with matrix/linear algebra?

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05-16-2013, 05:25 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Where are all my Florida State lurkers at? in PhD in Economics

When in doubt, the optimal response is to speculate wildly with other ill-informed people. Hence, online forums.

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05-16-2013, 04:50 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Where are all my Florida State lurkers at? in PhD in Economics

I read a post on EJMR that said HedgeQuant was really a fraud. Look him up online...apparently he's just a super computer programmed to comment on...

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05-16-2013, 04:27 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread profile evaluation phd financial economics in PhD in Business

You have a good list of courses taken, and independent study is a good thing if your LOR writers can speak to your research abilities or interests...

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05-16-2013, 04:03 AM

hedgequant replied to a thread Where are all my Florida State lurkers at? in PhD in Economics

Are they different schools?

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05-15-2013, 02:46 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Any advice for a recent graduate? in PhD in Economics

Even conditional on some good performance in the courses you will take, I would broaden your list. Also, I fell for the "reach" syndrome with my own...

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05-15-2013, 02:43 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Taking econometrics before Micro/Macro Theory in PhD in Economics

If you know what this means, all the better for econometrics. :)

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05-14-2013, 03:45 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread B in LinAlg and Diffeq. in PhD in Economics

I just lost a really long post. So forgive the apparent tone of the abbreviated version. 1- Kudos for figuring out the job market already, but...

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05-14-2013, 02:28 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread B in LinAlg and Diffeq. in PhD in Economics

Everything you say here is sensible, and I'm not saying that things can't change, but this type of admittedly sensible thinking is starting to make...

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05-14-2013, 02:26 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Anybody at UofM? in PhD in Economics

I think Man vs. Food visited Ann Arbor...check out their website for ideas of places to eat.

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05-14-2013, 01:57 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread B in LinAlg and Diffeq. in PhD in Economics

Well, I have to be honest. My point was that you shouldn't do anything different in either scenario. What you said is somewhat reasonable, but I...

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05-14-2013, 01:42 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread B in LinAlg and Diffeq. in PhD in Economics

Let's imagine two scenarios: For the first, say that the random internet community tells you a couple of Bs will "eliminate" you from the top 20...

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05-13-2013, 04:44 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread GRE Good Enough? in PhD in Economics

What case has been put forth to not delete all of his (and his sock-puppet's) posts for good? Instead of leaving up misinformation (by a proven...

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05-11-2013, 10:58 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Am I too ambitious? in PhD in Economics

Workplace letter will kill you.

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05-11-2013, 01:36 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread I'm freaking out a little bit in PhD in Economics

Who if you don't go to posh clubs on the weekends? Nerves are normal, but sometimes they can be a motivating factor. If you let it bother you, it...

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05-11-2013, 01:32 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Am I too ambitious? in PhD in Economics

Jesus made a B+ in real analysis. Absolutely crucified him.

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05-09-2013, 02:41 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread UT Austin 2013 in PhD in Economics

If $400/month is considered expensive for a bedroom, perhaps I misspoke. If you want cheaper housing still on direct bus routes (yes, 5 miles from...

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05-09-2013, 02:38 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Should I transfer to Rice? (a concern of an undergraduate) in PhD in Economics

I actually was once interested in similar topics, and I found that a History PhD was a better fit... Rice is a wonderful school, especially so at...

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05-08-2013, 05:27 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Should I Take Real Analysis 2? in PhD in Economics

Never mistake prowess for a cocktail of arrogance and stubbornness :)

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05-08-2013, 04:13 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread Should I Take Real Analysis 2? in PhD in Economics

This is why they want textbooks listed. I took measure-theoretic probability, but it was about 9 courses "ahead" of graduate math stats at my school....

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05-08-2013, 04:08 PM

hedgequant replied to a thread 2013 Application Sweat Thread in PhD in Economics

Worst advice ever.

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