tk421x69 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hey All-- I'm choosing between these two. I really don't know what I want to study. I am interested in Microtheory and Development, but am not sold on either, so would probably want a well-rounded department to explore my interests. In terms of placement, it seems that both schools are good on average--though NU placements seem best in Microtheory, IO, and Metrics and Columbia has good recent placement in Development, Macro, and Applied Theory. I think that NU probably has more prestige within Economics currently, but Columbia definitely seems to be on the up and up. Columbia's infamous 2004-2005 hires seem to making a big difference and their placement reflects that. I would argue that their placement in the last 3 years has been about as good as any of the top 10 schools (other than Harvard/MIT). What do y'all think? Are my assessments fair? What would you choose and why? Any other academic considerations I've left out? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pch Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I would think both are on par. I even think Columbia has a stronger reputation. In the end, it's all about location preferences and your interests. It's a pity you're not sure what those are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke92 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Interesting question, I wish I knew the answer, as I'm facing a similar choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I would choose Northwestern, but that's because I want to do Micro theory and IO. If my interests were more broad or I wasn't sure about my interests, I would go to Columbia, no question. How about this. Take the Columbia offer, and tell Northwestern to just admit me, instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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