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tm_member replied to a thread Should I get an advanced degree in Econ if I want to learn how to develop? in PhD in Economics

Tried that, didn't work out too well!

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04-24-2018, 11:35 AM

tm_member replied to a thread Should I get an advanced degree in Econ if I want to learn how to develop? in PhD in Economics

Why do I even...? :dejected: :-)

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04-24-2018, 11:27 AM

tm_member replied to a thread How do health policy / health econ programs measure up to pure econ PhDs? in PhD in Economics

Few students really know that they are interested in such a narrow field ex ante. On the other hand, specialization tends to lead to good outcomes. ...

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04-19-2018, 11:09 AM

tm_member replied to a thread Changing a decision in PhD in Economics

Even if this is the case the likelihood of having the declined offer renewed is probably close zero.

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04-17-2018, 11:23 AM

tm_member replied to a thread Changing a decision in PhD in Economics

Your best option is to wait and reapply next year.

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04-13-2018, 01:50 AM

tm_member replied to a thread Is $20k enough to live in Gainsville, Florida in PhD in Economics

At a state school (UF is a state school right?), the stipend is likely non-negotiable. $22k is considerably more than many schools. Most people...

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04-13-2018, 12:37 AM

tm_member replied to a thread Is $20k enough to live in Gainsville, Florida in PhD in Economics

It's just enough to get by. You'll need to find work in the summer (RA, teaching, "consulting/interning") unless you having savings or outside...

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04-11-2018, 03:07 PM

tm_member replied to a thread Is W in Intermediate Macro that bad?? Even if I do well later? in PhD in Economics

I don't think the course is as important as you suggest. If that professor had been teaching Lin Algebra, I'd probably have struggled just as much.

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04-11-2018, 01:20 PM

tm_member replied to a thread Is W in Intermediate Macro that bad?? Even if I do well later? in PhD in Economics

For some professors, you can easily be in the top 20% of a class and get a C+ or a B-. If the applicant's profile is otherwise solid, I'd simply take...

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04-10-2018, 11:22 AM

tm_member replied to a thread Advice for Incoming First Year? in PhD in Economics

My snarky comment wouldn't have worked if I didn't exaggerate the stereotypes :-)

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04-10-2018, 11:19 AM

tm_member replied to a thread Is W in Intermediate Macro that bad?? Even if I do well later? in PhD in Economics

I'd just take the W... but only because your advisor is teaching it next semester. That gives you a good reason for the W if anyone asks (or you want...

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04-09-2018, 01:51 PM

tm_member replied to a thread Advice for Incoming First Year? in PhD in Economics

There are tons of threads on this. Here's how it plays out... Advice from those not in PhD programs yet: Read first 7 chapters of MWG and do the...

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04-09-2018, 01:48 PM

tm_member replied to a thread Reasons for picking a school in PhD in Economics

Go to the top 20 school. There's nothing you can't study at those schools. The different sub-fields within fields aren't that different.

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04-09-2018, 01:45 PM

tm_member replied to a thread Should I get an advanced degree in Econ if I want to learn how to develop? in PhD in Economics

You said "Should I get an advanced degree in Economics if I want to learn how to develop and grow ?" Writing an analytical book is not even close...

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04-06-2018, 02:47 PM

tm_member replied to a thread Loans etc for unfunded or weakly funded PhD in PhD in Economics

I certainly wouldn't delay another year if I had an offer from Michigan. So, it's either Berkeley or Michigan. If you can make Berkeley work on...

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04-06-2018, 01:15 PM

tm_member replied to a thread Loans etc for unfunded or weakly funded PhD in PhD in Economics

Be very cautious about attending a school without funding. Especially one in an area with a high COL. What is your next best option? Perhaps...

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04-05-2018, 05:01 PM

tm_member replied to a thread Preparation plan in PhD in Economics

Cool, cool, subjective preferences are subjective. However, note that all of the senior members say not to do that. In this particular case, it...

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03-30-2018, 02:06 PM

tm_member replied to a thread Advice choosing programs. One program's faculty would really like me to attend in PhD in Economics

I always thought of Toronto as about equal to a 20-30 ranked program. Upon examination, it seems they've been doing well lately so any of the four...

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03-29-2018, 11:08 AM

tm_member replied to a thread Advice choosing programs. One program's faculty would really like me to attend in PhD in Economics

I think you've answered your own question... they are all great programs but you have a supportive faculty member at one of them already. ...

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03-28-2018, 07:32 PM

tm_member replied to a thread Advice on choosing MACRM vs PhD? in PhD in Economics

This is really a unique profile. A funded acceptance to MSU Econ indicates an aptitude for Econ at the grad level. However, the teaching, life, and...

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03-27-2018, 01:49 PM

tm_member replied to a thread Profile Evaluation - Fall 2020 in PhD in Economics

Top 10 is feasible depending on your letters.

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