Economics (PhD)

Graduate School

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Graduate Field

Economics

Program Description

Doctoral degree candidates must choose a major and at least two minor subjects, one of which can be basic analytical economics. Within the first year of study, Ph.D. students should complete requirements in mathematics and pass qualifying examinations in micro-economics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Completing those core requirements, and selecting a special committee chair, satisfy the requirements of the basic analytical economics minor.

Students interested in this field may also want to consider the Fields of Applied Economics and Management and Management.

Concentrations

  • Applied economics
  • Basic analytical economics
  • Econometrics and economic statistics
  • Economic development and planning
  • Economic history
  • Economic systems
  • Economic theory
  • Economics of education
  • Health economics
  • Industrial organization and control
  • International economics
  • Labor economics
  • Monetary and macro economics
  • Public finance