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  1. Some information for those considering masters programs in NL: The Keuzegids Masters 2013 rated TI’s MPhil program as the best research master program in economics in the Netherlands. The Keuzegids assessed all research master programs in economics on criteria such as the quality of the educational program, quality and level of the lecturers, exams and facilities. TI’s MPhil program received 88 points, out of a maximum score of 100 points and was the only research master that scored well above 80 points. This exceptional score merited a quality seal as top rated program. The MPhil program was particularly praised for its high educational level, quality of the teaching staff and training in academic research. The Keuzegids 2013 evaluated 800 master programs in the Netherlands and only 77 programs received a quality seal as top rated (research) master. The assessments in the Keuzegids are based on the evaluations of students and educational experts. To read more about the these sources including the National Student Survey and NVAO accreditation reports and methodology, please see the website of the Keuzegids Masters 2013: Method Keuzegids Masters (Dutch) andKeuzegids Masters 2013 (Dutch).
  2. msc at dutch universities is NOT for someone wanting to do a PhD... so I think here your best bet is qem
  3. Sorry, but if you say something like this, I have to respond. As someone studying at TI, I could not disagree more. I have never seen that much cooperation between students as I did at Tinbergen. One might think I'm impartial, but you can ask others that socially the place is great. This has recently also been acknowledged nationwide: Google Translator
  4. Msc at Tilburg will offer you next to zero preparation for PhD study. Msc programmes in NL in general are NOT for people that want to do a phd. They are usually pretty easy programmes more or less on the level of the bachelor courses. Two year research masters (MRes, MPhil) are for those who plan to pursue an academic career and are a completely different story. I would ask Tilburg if they can consider your application additionaly for their research masters and if after completing the msc programme with sufficiently high grades you can progress to their research master programme. Then it's perhaps worth it. But note that in terms of contribution to your knowledge, this programme you are considering now, will not do you any benefit. I would go with Warwick...maybe you can get a scholarship in the second year if your grades are high enough in the first year. Maybe this is a practice there...ask them what are your chances to get some financial help (either full scholarship or some TA etc) in the second year.
  5. I use WinEdt and I strongly suggest it...it has i) nice coloring of different typed parts according to their type, ii) easy to see if you closed all brackets, iii) points to places where there are mistakes in code, iii) nice math symbols toolbox....
  6. What about Vampirenomics :D http://www.eos.tuwien.ac.at/OR/Mehlmann/Andis/publ/Seminar105124/convex_concave.pdf http://www.springerlink.com/content/g47162572231m5r8/ nice titles...kinda frightening! Economics seems to be boundless :)
  7. To my best knowledge, industrial organization=industrial economics. They are just two different names for the same thing, the first one being more prevalent in the states, whereas the second one in Europe.
  8. Yes, it's always better to say you want a PhD. Saying this nothing officially binds you to really do it later but it makes your application stronger. After the first 2 years you officially start your PhD (or leave with an Mphil degree in your pocket), which is then bringing you a full salary over the next 3 years (2 years of MPhil +3 years of Phd). However, are you sure you want to exchange the perfect Australian weather for this rainy dutch pool? :)
  9. I would take Linear Algebra. I think will be more useful for your first year phd in general and econometrics in particular. Bayesian stat, decision theory etc. is not something I encounted in adv. econmetrics class...but I did a lot of what is in linear alebra and math. stat I (which you have already taken). I think you have enough stat for now.
  10. Sorry for the late replay. Yes, the online votes selected the winner. Unfortunately, it seems it didn't work out, but thanks Erin!
  11. Yes, TI is connected to CREED (UvA) as UvA is a part of TI. The only problem is that it may not be possible for you to continue with your PhD at UvA as UvA has reduced the number of PhD students it takes due to financial reasons (only 2 econ students this year (+3 finance) )...this is expected to improve over the next years as the financial situation improves...and you can always in principle have for your co-menter whoever you want from TI fellows. As of admission to TI. Good you have 800Q as that seems to be what TI cares most about. What else, as much math as possible...an essay showing your interest to obtain PhD in economics at one of the Unis at TI (they care about this. Even though you may change your mind later perhaps, don't say it). And LORs about your strong analitical capabilities and desire for research work ....and some luck :). Good thing is you are from Australia. I don't know for anyone at the moment being from there...which may help you a bit as they aim at making incoming classes heterogenous as of countries very much.
  12. Why do you think you would have to wait till the 3rd year to take it if you don't do it now? Not everything is in the "official courses". You can always study Tirole on your own...it's pretty readable. Formal grades up or down... The other thing is if you're considering the prof as your potential supervisor...in this case taking the class could help you to see how your research interests relate and getting acquaintaned with each other may make any future collaboration easier. Otherwise, IO theory is something you can learn fast once you know the tools...so I think if you think in a pure knowledge way, it's probably not worth taking it now but focusing on learning the mathematical tools as much as possible in your first year.
  13. It depends on how mathematics will look twenty years from now :hmm::)
  14. UPDATE: Economics department of UvA has big financial problems at the moment such that they will significantly decrease the number of Mphil students who will be accepted there for their PhD (over the following years). This year only 5 people will be able to go to UvA, three of whom are from Mphil Finance track (and are so at the same time affiliated to the Duisenberg School of Finance). Most of others will (have to) go to EUR (VU normally takes about 4-5 PhDs) who appears quite willing to accept them (at least so far). When therefore thinking about PhD study at TI you shall take it into account you may not be able to continue with a PhD at UvA. Of course, you can always select for a co-mentor anyone who is a fellow at TI. It only affects the choice of your main working place and primary mentor. So this is something you should take into account and probably discuss with people governing the graduate programme when making your decision.
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