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I've been accepted to both programs and would like to know your thoughts on both schools, thanks!

Hi, Do any of you know much about the Pharmacoeconomics field? I gradauted with a degree in Economics and after working in corporate america have decided to go to pharmacy school. I still enjoy economics very much along with health/medicine which was a reason why I wanted to pursue pharmacy due to the pharmacoeconomics field. Can someone with a BA in economics and a pharmD be able to work in this particualr field or will a specific degree in p'economics be needed such as a Masters? Also, what is the career/job outlook on this type of work/industry. Thanks.

Hopefully this will relieve some stress on the wait...a little something from good 'ole you tube...bar economics... http://youtube.com/watch?v=zA08PC03N1s&mode=related&search=

No, I don't think you have to have certain "credentials" in order to write an economics book, as with any profession and book writing, you just have to have knowledge and experience. When I buy an econ book do I look at where the author went to school or what he's doing now...not really. Although if it is a good econ book I might google the economist to learn more about him and to see if he's written any other books. Basically, WRITE AWAY and make sure to send me a copy, hahaha! Seriously, if you want anyone to read it I'd gladly take a look at it. P.S. I admit, Armchair Economist is good, and if you like that book I HIGHLY recommend "The Undercover Economist" by Tim Harford. He has a column in the FT (Financial Times) where everyday people write to him asking him his views and opinions on everyday problems (dating, losing that sock in the dryer, whether or not to quit a job, etC) but he answers them with economics! Here's the link... http://www.timharford.com/deareconomist/ I've emailed him a couple of times asking for career advice and such so you might want to take your question upon him and see what he has to say! Good luck with that book!

Anyone ever hear of such a thing? Just heard about it while watching the news and thought it was interesting. Wonder how an economist becomes a Sports Economist? I know that the General Manager for the Texas Rangers, a baseball team in Dallas, graduated with Public Economics from Cornell; he's doing a real good job. I always thought economists would be really good for a sports team such as risk analysis of a player, trades, drafts, etc. Just a curious thought.

I don't know if this has been discussed here before but I just wanted to know what are some good economic books to read. I'm not talking about textbooks, something along the lines of Freakonomics. I've read these so far... -End of Poverty -Freakonomics -Undercover Economist (Tim Harford is a great economist) -Fair Trade for All -The World is Flat -The Lexus and the Olive Tree Something along these lines. Thanks.

Thanks for everyone's replies. I have one mroe question though... What are some other companies that are similar to World Bank but not as competitive to get in, especially in the entry level position. Thanks.

1.) What's it take to get into a place like World Bank? Do they only interview/accept people with a Masters or is there a way a person with a Bachelors get in? 2.) What type of work can a person at World Bank do, is it all policy work? 3.) What are the pros and cons of World Bank? Thanks.

Just wanted to wish you guys luck. I got my B.A. in Econ from there and so I know that they have a great program and econ professors! HOOK 'EM!

Does anyone know much about this program? I know that USC offers it.

TriEcon and Notacolour, thanks for your replies, but if you don't mind, I have a few more questions for each of you... Notacolour... "I've written elsewhere that I would recommend looking either at US MA programs with a very applied focus" 1.) (Based on your quote above) What are some U.S. and U.K. schools with that "applied" Masters in Econ program? I think I read here somewhere about John Hopkins, is that what you were referring to? TriEcon... "I think the Econ MSc is going to open different doors than the MBA." 1.) (Based on your quote above) What do you exactly mean by this? How is an Econ MSc degree more valuable than a MBA or a M.A. in Econ; is it even better than the LSE EME program? "Here at LSE the recruiters are out in full force for Econ MSc's..." 2.) (Based on your quote above) If you don't mind me asking, do you attend LSE? If so, in your opinion, what are the pros and cons about the school, especially the masters in econ grad program if that is what your studying? Thanks again TriEcon and Notacolour, I appreciate your thoughts and opinions.

I'm sure this has been discussed but I just have 4 quick questions... 1.) What can one do with a B.A. in Business Economics and a Masters in Economics if they don't want to pursue the phd route? Would it be better to get an MBA instead of a Masters in Econ if you're not going to get a phd in econ? 2.) What do grad schools look at most when an applicant applies for a masters in econ (gpa, gre, letter of rec's) in the U.S. and U.K.? 3.) I'm in the U.S. and I wanted to know how hard is it to be accepted into a Masters program overseas? I would like to attend LSE and get into their Msc/EME program. 4.) Lastly, what's the value of having a Masters in Econ? After reading around on this forum and others, it seems as if a Masters in Econ is not worth much if your not planning to get a phd; which lead me to my 1st question. Is this true? Thanks in advance everyone.