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- Career Advice
- Posted 2 days ago
Sample Motivation Letter For Your Economics PhD Application
When you apply for a PhD, you will need to write not just a research proposal but also a letter of motivation. This letter describes why you wish to undertake a PhD and why you would be well-suited to researching your proposed topic. But what needs to go in this letter, and what tone is appropriate for it? To give you some ideas, today INOMICS is sharing a sample letter of motivation, as well as offering advice on how to write our own, so you can maximise your chances of getting accepted.
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- Ranking
- Posted 3 days ago
Top Free Online Courses in Statistics and Data Analysis
There are now more online learning options than ever, including courses which are - thank you Internet - absolutely free. Whether you want to prepare for your upcoming university course, need to pick up some extra skills to help with your job, or you are just interested in a subject and want to learn more, there will be an online course out there that can help you achieve your goals.
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- Digital Resources for Teaching and Learning Econometrics
- Posted 1 week ago
Improving Fundamentals of Econometrics with Online Practice Tests
A new initiative from Hamburg University, Universitรคt Potsdam, and the Berlin School of Economics is helping economics students get ahead in the fundamentals of econometrics. The online tool mcEmpirics offers econometrics practice tests for students and is now being rolled out for whole economics departments with new campus-licenses.
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- Study in Europe
- Posted 2 weeks ago
Best Countries in Europe to Do Your Economics Masterโs Degree
Looking for a great Master's program in Economics?
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- Ranking, Study Advice, Career Advice, Blog Post
- Posted 4 weeks ago
Top Economics Journals
Getting published. It's the bane of many economists' lives, and it's never been so important. Jobs, tenure, not to mention reputation, all now heavily rely on getting published, often regularly. Unsurprisingly, given its importance, there's much to consider when approaching journals. Where your work is published can have a huge effect on how it's perceived, how many people it reaches, and what kind of profile engages with it.
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- Study in Europe
- Posted 4 weeks ago
Top Master's and PhD Programs in Economics 2021/2022
Check out our selection below: University of Luxembourg, Kirchberg, Luxembourg Programs available:
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- Ranking
- Posted 1 month ago
The Best Microeconomic Books
Anyone in the midst of their undergraduate degree will know of the two main tenets of economics: micro and macro. If youโre looking for the best macroeconomic books, you can head over to our article on that topic, because in this piece, weโll be going through some of the most useful and interesting microeconomic books which will help you get up to speed on all of the fundamentals of the discipline.
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- Ranking
- Posted 1 month ago
The Top Macroeconomics Books
If youโre currently in the throes of an undergrad degree in economics, or even if youโre just a layman looking to brush up on your macroeconomic knowledge, itโs essential you have the right literature to help you keep up to date. There are plenty of textbooks out there which purport to be the best way to get to grips with the discipline, but some are, naturally, better than others. On top of that, there are plenty of more popular economics books which deal with a specific topic in more detail.
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- Finding a Job
- Posted 1 month ago
Top Career Paths: Financial Economics
If you're working on a degree in economics with a specialisation in finance, or if you're considering doing such a course, then you might be wondering about the career options that it will open to you. Here are some of the top career paths for financial economists. Browse our finance economics job listings
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- Tools and Resources
- Posted 1 month ago
What is Innovation Economics?
Innovation Economics is a relatively new branch of economics that focuses on (rather predictably) innovation, alongside the study of technology, knowledge, and entrepreneurship. It aims to understand where new ideas come from, and how we can put forward policies which will encourage the development of new ways of thinking. As many nations move away from an industrial model of production and towards a knowledge-based economy, the economics of innovation becomes more and more relevant.
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- Career Advice
- Posted 1 month ago
Jobs for Economists in the Government: The Right Career to Consider?
When discussing jobs in the government, the type of work that comes to mind is most likely influenced by your particular background. In countries in which large segments of the economy are nationalized, itโs possible to become a civil servant in nearly any field. In other places, your options might be more limited. Regardless of where youโre from, or where youโd like to work, however, every government employs economists, and itโs easy to argue that theyโre needed now more than ever - though in the weird times of the pandemic, finding a government job may be more complicated.
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- Testing Times
- Posted 2 months ago
4 Tips For Oral Exams
So you've coming up to exam season? Maybe you've already sat your written exams, and the only one left is the oral. Oral exams can be an daunting experience for students, so today we're sharing some advice on how to get through an oral exam with as little pain as possible. Check out more of our study advice here
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- Career Advice
- Posted 2 months ago
The Top Jobs in Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
Studying macroeconomics, as many INOMICS users have done, opens doors to countless different jobs down the line.
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- Preparing for Your Conference
- Posted 3 months ago
5 Books You Should Read Before a Conference
Networking is one of the most important parts of a conference, but lots of people find it hard to engage with other people. At conferences it's even more difficult: you're talking with so many people, many of whom are successful businesspeople or established academics. But a good way to contend with this is to be well-read. There are some specific books you can pick up which can help you specifically with speaking publicly and networking. Read on for our list of aforementioned books.
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- A Survey of Economists
- Posted 3 months ago
Countries with the Highest Salaries for Academics
In 2018 we at INOMICS released another of our Salary Reports. The report provides an overview of a survey conducted of 2175 people in 2017 and contains insights into the job market, specifically the economics job market. Respondents came from 117 countries, 17 more than the year previously, and the figure of those asked represented an increase of 11% on the previous year. The report takes into accounts of gender, level of academic degree, sector, number of years of experience and seniority.
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- Personal Stories
- Posted 3 months ago
The Benefits of an Economics Background for an Engineer
Ever since I was a kid, I dreamed of becoming an engineer. From playing with LEGO to being an active member of my high-school robotics team, I loved building things and breaking them down to learn how they worked. This being said, I have kept an open mind about a position in management down the road and from this perspective it was important to me to prepare for a career in both business and engineering. My answer: a dual degree program whereby I completed a BA in economics alongside a BSc in Mechanical Engineering.
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- Further Education
- Posted 3 months ago
How to Survive Your Economics PhD Thesis Defense
Once you've handed in your thesis, you still have one big challenge to overcome before you're finished with your PhD: the thesis defense. This is an opportunity for you to present your research publicly and to answer questions about it from your thesis committee. The process can be tough going, especially if you've never had to do anything like this before. That being said, there are a few ways to make sure you survive โ and even perform very well in โ your thesis defense.
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- The Internet Speaks
- Posted 4 months ago
Top Memes All Economists Will Love
Economics is serious business, but sometimes we all need a break! And that's when the internet is there: to sympathise, to commiserate, and to make us smile at the end of a tough day. Fortunately the stereotype of economists being humourless is not true โ there are plenty of fun and funny economists who are out there sharing their humour. From students to senior professors, there are memes on the internet to express all aspects of the study and practice of economics. Below you'll find 10 of our favourite memes that we know all economists will love!
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- Study Advice
- Posted 4 months ago
8 Life Lessons You'll Learn Doing A PhD
Doing a PhD will make you an expert in your research topic, but, beyond that, it will also teach you a number of valuable lessons which are applicable to other jobs and your personal life. Here are some of the most useful lessons that you'll learn from undertaking your own independent research project.
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- Study Abroad
- Posted 4 months ago
Tuition Fees at Czech Universities โ How and Where to Learn Czech and Study for Free
More than 43.000 foreign students are currently studying at universities in the Czech Republic. Many of them don't have to pay tuition fees, because they are enrolled in Czech taught degree programmes and therefore they study under the same conditions as Czech students do. While it might be difficult right now to move during the pandemic, it's always worth keeping yourself informed of what your future options are.