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There's a free one from boostacademics but it is very limited. I believe the full version is $4.99. Also Kaplan has one for $4.99. I've seen some others who run between $0.99 and $9.99. I haven't tried any paid apps yet, but if I did, I would use the kaplan one. It's only for vocabulary. Also I would advise you to download the free dictionary app and use it as often as possible.

The short answer is NO...Without practice, one will score low on the test, this in no way means that the test taker is intellectually challenged. On the other hand, with enough practice and study, and by following some test taking strategies, one can max out the GRE or any other analytical test. Does that mean then that the person's intelligence improved? Are they smarter now? And if they maxed out the test, did they reach the pinnacle of human intelligence? The answer to all these questions is a sounding NO. In fact, one characteristic of the human brain is its ability to learn patterns. And tests are nothing but patterns. Even the imfamous IQ test has failed to encompass this characteristic to accurately and effectively test the human intelligence. The reason, people who practice puzzles and IQ tests increase their IQ score with time. People who look for methods to test their intelligence should rather be looking for methods to test their confidence. Why do you think there are so many sites asking to charge you 10-30 dollars just to tell you how intelligent and insightful you are, and especially how lucky you are to be smarter than Obama, Oprah or Fergie, all of whom of course have the same IQ score of 115. :D

I bet you Italos will remain silent.

Oh Almighty God Italos, Can I get a Job at the Fed?

Now I need to read that thread...some links please. :D

Nah, I got my top-info about him from his facebook page. :D

Like many other great TM contributors, Italos has some wonderful advice here.:tup: I was trying to find out what program he'll be attending to no avail? Can anyone help? (anyone includes Italos as well :D)

Which ones in your opinion?

That's what I was saying. It looks like behavioral economics will be big and appears to be a still virgin-field.

I don't think that this observation is necessary true. Many economists have done numerous hands-on research that is now applicable on daily basis in the derivatives market (Scholes-Merton), Risk-management (Markowitz), Monetary policy (Friedman, Bernanke himself) etc...Not to forget about the main philosophical currents (keynes, smith, hayek) that keep on alternating and altercating every generation or so, and in different regions around the world. Now you may rightfully suggest that some theories were discredited by current and past financial crises, corporate collapses and variant events, but this is the whole purpose of economics as a lively social science. Trial and error. Thinking of it, with all the empirical testing and observations involved in economics, in addition to the heavy Math, one may question why is Economics considered a Social Science? But again, it does deal with Society afterall. :hmm:

Some TMers said that the age of Econometrics is far gone. Is it true?

We can add environmental economics to this list.

Well from what I hear, I see a big shift towards Behavioral Economics and psychology. Yale for instance has many Ph.D. candidates in this field.

Thanks, I am going to check my library as well.

Sweet, I am registering right now. :)