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Yesterday, 10:10 PM

dogbones replied to a thread Choosing between programs (UAB/BGSE/PennState/SSE) in PhD in Economics

That makes a lot of sense, good point!

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Yesterday, 05:46 AM

dogbones replied to a thread Choosing between programs (UAB/BGSE/PennState/SSE) in PhD in Economics

But I wouldn't give Penn State so much more credit than SSE, because look at the placements here: Initial placements of Ph.D. Graduates — Department...

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02-19-2019, 09:07 AM

dogbones replied to a thread Choosing between programs (UAB/BGSE/PennState/SSE) in PhD in Economics

Was Stockholm one of your top choices? It sure does seem like they want you there!

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02-07-2019, 06:34 AM

startz replied to a thread 2019 Admission Sweat Thread in PhD in Economics

My recommendation: Take the summer before grad school to relax. You'll have plenty of time to grind over the next few years. (Only exception: If...

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02-07-2019, 02:44 AM

startz replied to a thread Range of funding in top 15 programs in PhD in Economics

The range of funding in top 15 programs ranges from close to $40k/year+tuition, with that requiring perhaps 2 or 3 years of TA work during the...

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01-31-2019, 10:07 PM

startz replied to a thread 2019 Admission Sweat Thread in PhD in Economics

You should hear back from every school, although when rejections are announced may vary.

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01-29-2019, 12:12 AM

startz replied to a thread 2019 Admission Sweat Thread in PhD in Economics

No. Many schools do not interview. And of schools that interview some only interview certain candidates.

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01-28-2019, 03:55 AM

startz replied to a thread Program No Longer Offers Field in PhD in Economics

Go ask the department what plans are for macro in the future. You might also ask the faculty member who is leaving for advice.

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01-22-2019, 10:16 PM

startz replied to a thread Does winning a competitive funding prize increase chance of admissions? in PhD in Economics

Chiming in with what Zubrus said, it is well-known that MIT pays attention to the NSF. However, in addition to the prestige of the NSF, there is also...

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01-22-2019, 04:47 AM

startz replied to a thread Does winning a competitive funding prize increase chance of admissions? in PhD in Economics

This varies widely across programs. Definitely not “most.”

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01-22-2019, 12:39 AM

startz replied to a thread US PhD as UK undergraduate in PhD in Economics

Here's a clip of economics requirements from Oxford:

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