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Interesting points, thanks! I've worked with a lot of quants in my career, not exactly the work I want to develop. The reasons I thought about an economics graduate program are (1) its intelectual fulfillment, the knowledge of enough tools to solve puzzles (2) a wide range of work options pos-phd (central bank, research, teaching, banking) and (3) the exit opportunity to work in Brazil again as an economist/professor at high ranked universities. Although I'm familiar some economic growth researches I'm not sure what my primarly interests would be, until now Macroeconomics is the most appealing area. PhD Finance does not seem a bad choice either, would a Msc Fin be necessary? Is the NYU finance phd good to go?

I see.. I forgot to mention that I'm also a CFA charterholder. My main reason to consider a PhD in economics is work as an economist in banks, so I'm not sure how much a PhD in finance could help with that.

Our grading system is a little bit different, but converting it we might have: PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BA Economics Undergrad GPA: 3.5 Type of Grad: Grad GPA: GRE: Math Courses: Time Series Econometrics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Regression Analysis Econ Courses: Intermediate Micro/Macro, Industrial Organization, Public Sector Economics, Money and Banking, Options and Futures Markets, Agricultural Economics and Advanced Macro (master's degree level) Other Courses: A bunch of accounting and finance courses. Letters of Recommendation: Research Experience: Teaching Experience: Research Interests: SOP: Other: Have some experience with coding in R and STATA.

So, as the title says, I've worked 10+ in investment management (both asset and private wealth management), first at a bulge bracket then went to a middle size HF. Some background information: Econ major at top 3 brazilian uni, current living at USA (east cost) and, also, I still have some solid math skills, worked with Time Series and Derivatives at the bank for a while.. I've always been passionate about economics and, as a senior, I was seriously thinking on going to the PhD route, but life happens. Now, after many years, it's time to enlarge my knowledge and am willing to quit my job to pursue a graduate education. What would be a wise choice for me? Aim for Mod edit Type of Undergrad: BA Economics Undergrad GPA: 3.5 Type of Grad: Grad GPA: GRE: Math Courses: Time Series Econometrics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Regression Analysis Econ Courses: Intermediate Micro/Macro, Industrial Organization, Public Sector Economics, Money and Banking, Options and Futures Markets, Agricultural Economics and Advanced Macro (master's degree level) Other Courses: A bunch of accounting and finance courses. Letters of Recommendation: Research Experience: Teaching Experience: Research Interests: SOP: Other: Have some experience with coding in R and STATA.