dfvafasdfae Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 So I got into both programs, but I can't decide which is better. LSE gives me a shot at a better program, especially with their pathway to its MRes/PhD program. However, Notre Dame would save me a few years and offer some certainty. I'm interested in Macro and financial economics, and I want to work in the public sector after my PhD. Which do you think is better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evonomist294 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I think you should go to LSE. I would only take something like Wisconsin or Minnesota (top 15) over LSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfvafasdfae Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 But LSE is a master. I don't plan to have a career in academia so does the ranking matter that much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evonomist294 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Are you from third world countries? Getting job at fed or even imf and wb are not as easy as you think (coming from developed countries) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutonic Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 But LSE is a master. I don't plan to have a career in academia so does the ranking matter that much? If you're eyeing/okay with an industry/public sector placement, then I think Notre Dame is fine. Just look through the past placements of students there and see if you're fine with landing something like that. This is especially so once you consider the added cost of an MSc at LSE. Do note that the programme is highly competitive, since the MSc Econ is a natural second choice for people who didn't get into EME, so it'll be pretty competitive, and it's not guaranteed that you can perform in the top 25% of the cohort, since virtually everyone there is using it as a stepping stone to a good PhD programme. Ranking doesn't matter as much if you're not looking for a career in academia, but the prestige and connections due to graduating from a higher ranked school definitely can't hurt, when it comes to any career placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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