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Thank you for your reply. I don't think more math and no econ would be a gateway to a funded phd in econ, which is why I asked. I've applied to a number of degrees, some of which are maths, some of which are econ, and these are the ones that've responded by now. However, I have done work for an economist who's been in the phd admissions committee at NYU and Princeton, and he encouraged me to either do a masters in math or go to LSE. I don't see how the 1-year and 2-year econ degrees are substantially different, since they constitute the same courses in the second year. The only exception being that it's near-impossible - from what I've heard - to get any recommendations in one year, since the program starts in October and I would be applying to phd programs within a couple of months. If we assume that I'm below average in my cohort, then clearly I won't be accepted to any phd programs. But that goes for any of the mentioned programs at LSE, so I don't see how that's a relevant assumption to make? Where do you see LSE's placement data? I can't find it and would like to see it, thanks!

Thank you for your response. I don't which is why I asked. Instead, I hedged my bets by applying to different programs - some of which were maths, some of which were econ. These are the ones I've heard from so far. I don't see how the 2-year masters is different from the 1-year masters in that respect, since the courses are the same in the second year. The only exception being that it's - all else being equal - more difficult to secure recommendations in one year, since you'll be applying for the programs a couple of months after you arrive. At least from what I've heard. Which is also the main reason I didn't apply to a lot of 1-year programs to begin with. Of course, if we assume I'm below average in the cohort I won't stand a chance of being admitted to a phd program, but that goes for any of the mentioned programs, so I don't see how that's a relevant assumption to make. Could you please share a link to the placement data? I can't find it. Thanks.

Hi everybody, I'm finishing up a BSc in maths in Denmark, and I wish to do a phd in economics in the US. I currently hold offers from Oxford - MSc in Mathematical Sciences (1 year) LSE - MSc Economics (2 years) Imperial College London - MSc Pure Mathematics (1 year) Which of the options will be a better gateway to a phd in econ in the US? All the best