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Hello, I am enrolled in a master in economics program, which is not in North America, and applying for PhD in economics program in North America presently. More than three economics professors agreed to be my referees and I have decided to use recommendation letters of different professors for different programs. However, there is a question: for my dream school, which referee should I choose between the following two professors? Might someone be nice to offer me some suggestion? One professor has some connection, because he is affiliated with some economics associations in North America and also had cooperation with researchers in North America. However he said he will write the recommendation only based on my performance in his class. Although I achieved good grades in the class, the information is still limited. Another one is my academic advisor, though he has little connection with departments of economics in North America, he knows me very well and would like to write strong recommendation. Since I know recommendation letters are critical for PhD application, I dare not to randomize between them though I have decided the choice of other two referees. Therefore, would someone be kind to give some advices?

Hello all, I'd like to introduce myself. I've been reading Urch for awhile. I'm an American, and thanks to a few forgotten posts on this forum I decided to pursue my Masters degree (Economics) at a top school in Latin America. I'm interested in social entrepreneurship, but also development themes in Economics such as ag/resource/behavioral/environment. I came down here to get an advanced degree and to have a research experience that I hope will validate my desire for a PHD - in Business (favored) or Economics. Like many, I desire a PHD but aren't 100% sure that I want to devote my life to academia and research. I love teaching. I love the idea of becoming an expert in what I am passionate about. I like thinking about ideas for social enterprises and especially initiatives for lower socio-economic populations, those that make simple sense and empower people. But I am also fascinated by (some) of the research and theory in economics. After reading all I could here, I decided to begin posting in order to find some more personalized advice and offer others the perspective of an "off the beaten track" experience of a Master's degree in a typically unconsidered market. Looking forward to give & receive wisdom here -NomadThinker