Ph.D. in Economics - Is it Right for Me?:
Before you go about to much research in doing a Ph.D. in economics, such as which schools to apply to, you first need to determine if such a program is right for you. In
Why Get an Economics Ph.D? we discuss the life and career of a Ph.D. student.
Ph.D. in Economics - Which Schools Should I Apply To?:
Once you have decided to do a Ph.D. in Economics, you need to consider which schools to apply to. At the very minimum I would recommend applying to at least five schools. I believe the ideal number is 10, though opinions vary on this. In
Choosing a Graduate School in Economics I give a number of tips based on my own experiences. One piece of data that students often find useful when making their decision is how various economics departments rank against each other. In
Where Can I Get Economics Department Rankings? a list of sources is given for those rankings.
Choosing a Ph.d Program in Economics - Alternative Views:
Two readers of Economics at About.com have given provided us with some wisdom from their own experiences. In
One Student's PhD Economics Experience a reader discusses the difficulties American students can experience when applying to graduate schools. In
Economics Graduate School Atmosphere a reader discusses the importance of considering the environment of the school where you will be spending the next half-decade.
An Alternative to a Ph.D. in Economics:
An alternative for students who would like to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics and are particularly interested in more applied topics is a Ph.D. in Business Administration. In
Economics in a Business School vs. Economics in an Econ Department I discuss my own experiences.
How to Prepare For Your Ph.D. in Economics:
Want a leg up on the competition? The best way to prepare for a Ph.D. in Economics is to spend the summer before your program begins reading the books you are likely to use in your first year of graduate study. In
Books to Study Before Going to Graduate School in Economics and
More Books for Economics Graduate School I give my picks.
