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How To Pick A Topic For Your Economics Master’s or PhD Thesis
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title: How To Pick A Topic For Your Economics Master’s or PhD Thesis
description: Make sure you pick a project with appropriate scope The biggest mistake that students make when picking a topic for a thesis is choosing a topic that is too broad for the length of thesis they are going to write. In almost all cases, your topic should be narrower and more specific than you think it should be at first. Being more narrowly focused will help you to keep your thesis well-structured and with a clear argument, instead of ballooning out across too many related ideas in an unstructured way. If you’re unsure if the scope of your project is appropriate, ask an adviser or experienced researcher whether it sounds appropriate to them. Pick a topic that plays to your strengths and existing knowledge Certainly, a thesis can and should be a way for you to learn new skills. However, you’ll already have a lot to learn about long-form writing, so don’t make your job even harder by picking a topic in which you have no experience whatsoever. If you’ve never been much into statistics, for example, it’s probably best to stay away from research projects which require complex data analysis. Conversely, if there’s a subject that you really excelled at in your studies, consider doing your thesis on a related topic so you can build on your existing knowledge. Gauge the right level of originality for your thesis You’ve surely heard that your thesis needs to be ‘original work’. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll be performing research from scratch! For a master’s thesis, you’ll typically be reviewing other people’s work on an established topic and adding your own spin to the analysis. For a PhD thesis, you should aim for a novel approach to an existing topic or investigate a new or under-researched topic. <11an>limit:3;categories:PhD Programs;disciplines:Economics</11an><o:p></o:p> Make sure it’s something you’re interested in This sounds obvious, but you should absolutely make sure that the project you choose is of interest to you! If you’re going to be working on a …
disambiguating description: Whether it is for your master’s or your PhD, picking a thesis topic is a vital step in your academic career. Choosing the right topic will give you a great head start on your thesis, so it’s worth taking your time to think through your options and to choose a subject that will suit you and meet the needs of your course well. Here are some tips for economists who are picking a topic for their master’s or PhD thesis.
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Gender Pay Gap Prevails in Economics
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title: Gender Pay Gap Prevails in Economics
description: As in previous years, around a quarter of our survey’s participants were female. However, because this edition is our largest, in terms of respondents, to date, the actual number increased on last year, totalling 586. The representation of women according to the level of seniority varies significantly, with women overrepresented at junior-level and midlevel positions within academia. Worryingly, senior-level women are underrepresented in both academia and the private sector – the trend exhibited clearly in both graphs above. This indicates the existence of a “glass ceiling” that makes it disproportionately difficult for female economists to reach senior level positions. There is also a salary disparity between male and female economists that, as the graph above shows, increases with seniority. While at junior-level discrepancies in pay are around $6,000 and $3,000 in academia and the private sector respectively, at senior-level this increases to $22,000 and $28,000. In percentage terms, this equates to men receiving 27% and 34% higher salaries – a shameful gulf. Evidently then, even when the 'glass ceiling' of job accessibility is circumvented, females often then encounter a 'salary ceiling' - quite obviously, the field of economics has much to do to achieve salary equality across the genders. It is, for this reason, we believe studies like our Salary Report are essential; publicising and exposing retrograde trends, and beginning conversations that will eventually tackle such flagrant injustice. ➲ Download the full Salary Report here! There will be more analysis of the Salary Report’s findings in the upcoming weeks, keep an eye on the INOMICS insights section for future instalments. Additionally, for career opportunities and job listings in business, finance, and economics, take a look at our jobs section. It has all that you will need to take that next big step!
disambiguating description: The following is an analysis of data taken from the INOMICS Salary Report 2018 - downloadable for registered users here. Specifically, it looks at the representation and average salaries of both men and women, across all levels of seniority, in academia and the private sector. It is the 5th instalment in a series of insights handling the Report’s findings, and the first that seeks analysis through the prism of gender. The first four can be found in our insights section.
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Economics Blogging Tips From John H. Cochrane
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description: For other articles on economics, studying and finding jobs... ➲ Download the 2019 Handbook now! Introducing the esteemed Mr John Cochrane…. If forced to pick, which blog article would you say you are most proud of? And, in addition to that, which has created the most ‘buzz’, not necessarily just in terms of reads, but in the conversations it started? The ones I am most proud of are the longer form essays that introduce some relatively new ideas, or explain research in (I hope) an accessible way. The series on neo-Fisherism is perhaps the best example. It was great as a two-way conversation. I wrote the blog posts as I was wrestling with the ideas -- theory and fact took me far beyond my own comfort zone -- and the back and forth is provided with commenters, other blogs, and even academic papers clarified the ideas for all of us. (I now actually have citations to the blog from academic papers!) The "stock gyrations" is a recent example of this kind of writing, though in this case an old idea rather than a new one. The series on the Fama vs Shiller Nobel prizes was pretty good, and I learned a lot about basic philosophy of science differences in writing it. The blog gives, I think, far more widespread readership of essays I write that might otherwise get buried by being published in somewhat small circulation outlets. "Rule of law in the regulatory state" "Towards a run-free financial system" "how and why we care about inequality" "trade and immigration" and so forth. As for buzz, I'm happiest when I see the blog cited in academic articles, or when a serious blog discussion happens, say between myself, Steve Williamson, Dave Henderson, Alex Tabarrok, Tyler Cowen, Miles Kimball and so forth. I must admit though I got a lot of initial buzz back when Paul Krugman and Brad DeLong had a habit of writing that I am stupid, corrupt, an idiot, and so forth, at least when Paul finally started actually putting links into the things he was making fun of. They seem to ignore me th…
disambiguating description: Responding to the success of our blogging article in this year’s INOMICS Handbook – for those of you unacquainted, click here – the economists are back, answering more blog-oriented questions. This time around, we’ve taken a bit of a personal turn, quizzing our participants about their blogging successes; the concepts behind their writings; and their preferred reads. For those setting out on their economic journey, the following makes for essential reading.
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Why start an economics blog?
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description: We brought in the experts To answer these questions, and better elucidate the realities of blog writing we thought it best to turn to the experts - eight of them to be exact. As a group, they are among the best-respected economists around, blogging to large and loyal audiences in their respective fields. Each was asked to share their experience of cyberspace, and to pontificate on the perks of publicising one’s personal musings on the web - they had much to say. For other articles on economics, studying and finding jobs... ➲ Download the 2019 Handbook now! A crisis as motivation For all our participants, blogging was an activity that was added to an already tightly packed schedule, begging the immediate question: what was your motivation to begin? In response, a number referenced the 2008 financial crisis and ensuing recession as their starting point. As Antonio Fatas explained, the rupture brought economic matters to the forefront of public consciousness, and prompted people, often with no prior economic interest to query ‘why is this happening?’ and, ‘which policies could we implement to alleviate the situation?’ Fatas believed that a discussion of this kind – public, charged and highly fluid - demanded the ‘transparency and accessibility’ that only blogging could afford - the blogosphere, it could be said, was beckoning. Author/Economist Leigh Caldwell was similarly enticed, seeking a public space to deliberate such questions, approaching them, as is his wont, with a psychological perspective. For him too, blogging was the answer. This desire, to serve and engage with the public, was a rather common motivational theme. John H. Cochrane, for instance, was driven by a growing frustration at the ‘bloody idiots’ behind the poorly researched morning op-eds and inaccurate nightly news stories he saw proliferating. To counteract this - and bring about some personal catharsis - he used blogging ‘to bring economic common sense to policy issues’. John, we thank you for tha…
disambiguating description: It is well known that blogging can be a useful, if not essential, tool for expanding networks, creating academic dialogue, and generally fomenting ideas. Alas, as wonderful as this may sound, like always, it is not always quite that easy. It also requires time, which tends to be tight; energy, at times lacking, and dedication. With this in mind, we wanted clarity; in practice, how can blogging benefit one’s work? And, what role can it play in the career development of an aspiring, young economist?
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How To Make The Most of Your Conference Trip
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description: If you're looking for a conference to attend in the near future, check out our conference listings on ConferenceMonkey. Preparation for you conference One of the best way that you can make the most of your conference trip is by putting in some preparation before you go. The week for the conference, find some time to check the organiser's website, which should have a list of the keynote speakers, other speakers, and maybe even an advance timetable of presentations. You can look through notes or the program and highlight talks which are of interest to you, and find the names of people in your field who will be attending and who you wish to get in contact with. If you see any names of people who you know and would like to connect with, drop them an email inviting them to get coffee or dinner with you during the conference. This way you'll have some knowledge of which talks you can't miss, which topics are likely to be discussed in question times, and who to look out for while you're there. Finally, don't forget to pack comfortable and practical but smart clothing and shoes. If you need some advice on what to wear to your conference, check out our Insights into what men should wear at an academic conference and what women should wear at an academic conference. On your arrival at the conference Once you arrive, take a few minutes to walk around the conference area, taking note of the different lecture venues and other locations. This way you won't be getting lost while you're in a rush to get to an important talk! Make sure that you get hold of a map of the area, and mark both the conference location and your hotel on it. Also have a look at the transpiration options to and from the conference location, and check out the local area immediately around the conference centre. Finding a cafe nearby with wifi will give you somewhere to escape to for breaks or if you need to send some work emails. It can be a great idea to utilise the conference's social media presence both be…
disambiguating description: Attending a conference can be a fun and exciting chance to visit a new place, to connect with peers and senior figures, and to learn about the latest development in your field. But it can also feel overwhelming to have a lot of events packed into a few days. Today we're sharing tips on how to make the most of your conference experience.
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Should I Do a PhD?
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title: Should I Do a PhD?
description: If you're currently mulling over whether to do a PhD, check out our PhD listings to find the right course for you. Do you want to go into academia? The main reason that most people start a PhD is so that they can begin a career in academia. However, doing a PhD and working in academia is very different from studying from an undergraduate or master's degree. You will need to be much more self directed and self motivated, and you will be more independent in your work, but it is hard to know if this environment will suit you until you try it. A good frame of reference for PhD work is the project that you perform as part of your master's or the final year of your bachelor's degree. Did you enjoy coming up with a concept and finding a way to test or explore that concept in a thesis? If yes, then you may be suited to a PhD. Be realistic about job prospects Many people growing up today have heard all their life that they have to have a good education to get a good job. And though this may be true, a high level of education is in no way a guarantee that a highly paid job will follow. Some subjects are better than others in terms of job outlook: subjects like hard sciences or computer science often lead to fulfilling jobs even if these positions are not necessarily within academia. But other subjects like the arts and humanities produce many more PhD graduates than there are jobs, leading to extremely stiff competition and many unemployed or underemployed graduates. This doesn't mean that doing a PhD is necessarily a bad idea – many students find doing a PhD to be deeply personally rewarding and the most exciting educational experience of their lives – but it does mean that you shouldn't do a PhD because you think you'll get a better job at the end. In most cases, if you want a particular job then you're better off gaining work experience than studying for an extended postgraduate degree. Where will funding for your PhD come from? One aspect of doing a PhD that is not always…
disambiguating description: Here's a big question that's on the mind of many master's and undergraduate students: should I do a PhD? The idea of dedicating three years or more of your life to original research is both exciting and terrifying, and the experience can be either exhilarating or harrowing, or usually a mix of both. Today we'll take a look at some of the issues to consider when you are thinking about applying for a PhD program.
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9 Things All Economists Hate
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description: 1. Tax deductions Most people hate paying their taxes. Filling out forms and handing over a load of your money to the government is not what anyone wants to do, and if there's a chance to save money on taxes then most people are delighted with that. But not economists. They point out that tax dedications and tax loopholes create an unnecessarily complex system that benefits some more than others – and that benefits those who can afford accountants the most. Making a tax system too complicated increases the number of loopholes available and makes the system harder to manage and less fair. 2. Corporate income tax Conversely, most people think that corporations should pair their taxes in order to benefit everyone in society. But many economists disagree. They argue that corporations should be encouraged to keep their money and reinvest it into their business, not hand it over to the government. If governments want to tax rich people then they should raise the individual income tax rate on the highest earners, not add an extra tax on companies. 3. Untaxed carbon pollution Almost everyone agrees that climate change is a real and pressing problem, but there are many disagreements about how to combat it. One policy with only middling support is taxing carbon emissions so that companies have to pay for the pollutants that they produce. This policy is unpopular among business owners, but it has strong support from economists who argue that it makes economic sense to incentivise the cutting of carbon emissions through taxation. 4. Agricultural subsidies In both the EU and the US, as well as elsewhere in the world, governments pay massive amounts of money in the form of subsidies for the growing of particular agricultural crops. The idea is to safeguard an essential food supply, but in practice, the policy encourages the overuse of chemicals, the growing of only certain crops, and the dumping of large amounts of unused food. Many economists agree that subsidies should be disco…
disambiguating description: There are some surprising ways in which the opinions of economists diverge from most other people – and some things about which economists agree that they can't stand. Here are 9 things that economists hate:
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Effective Ways Economists Can Build a Personal Brand
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title: Effective Ways Economists Can Build a Personal Brand
description: To find a range of other insights like this, click the button below to download the latest INOMICS handbook. ➲ Download the Handbook now! Use social media You probably already have an account on Twitter, Facebook, and so on. So take some time to review your profiles, set your privacy settings in a way you’re comfortable with, and put some information about yourself and your research on each platform. Also, don’t forget to make use of academic social networks like Google Scholar and academia.edu to network with other researchers. Set up a website You need some kind of web presence which links to all of your social media sites and has information about you and your publications. If you’re not very technical, don’t worry, you can still set up a simple website. It needn’t be anything fancy – just a set of links in a plain colour scheme is fine. If you like to write regularly, you can also set up a blog as a great way to connect directly with your audience. Be consistent across platforms Part of branding is keeping a consistent picture of yourself even on different platforms. You can have some variation – for example, Twitter is a much more casual environment than LinkedIn – but try to keep a similar message on all sites. Identify your key research interests and the topics which you discuss the most, and focus on these in all of your profiles. Give talks, including outside of academia Branding isn’t just something that you do online. You can also build people’s awareness of you and your work by giving talks or lectures. If you’re just starting out in your career, try to accept every invitation you receive to give a talk and work on your public speaking skills to give the best impression. Remember that talking to the public is important too, so if you are invited to speak at a public event then adjust the content of your talk accordingly and be welcoming to members of the public. Attend conferences and network there The best way to build up your brand is to build up your …
disambiguating description: Building a brand used to be just for companies and universities – but now a personal brand is something that every student and academic needs to work on. While many academics are hesitant to brand themselves too actively, you should remember that not working on your brand is in itself a kind of branding, and not a positive one. So you’re going to have to spend some time building your personal profile as a researcher – but there are some tips that can help to make this process smoother and more efficient. Here are effective ways economists can build a personal brand.
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How To Prepare For Your Post-Doc Interview
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title: How To Prepare For Your Post-Doc Interview
description: 1. Prepare an outline of your current research project One of the biggest questions you will need to answer in your interview is to explain your current research project, or the project you are planning on starting very soon. First off, you should be able to explain the essential principals of your project in just a few sentences, covering the research question you want to answer, the methodology you will use, and what results might mean. Then you should be able to talk about these topics more in depth, and also to explain how your prior experience makes you well suited to performing the project. Talk about what input you are hoping to get on the project from other group members and how the results will contribute to the field. 2. Gather references from your PhD supervisor and others As part of the interview process, you will need to share references or letters of recommendation from your PhD supervisor. If you have a mentor in the field or you have a good relationship with a senior professor, you can also ask them to provide you with a recommendation letter. Typically, you will either be asked to provide letters of recommendation in advance of the interview, or you will be asked for the contact details for your references and your interviewers will contact them and ask for information about you. You should reach out to your references and ask them if they will talk on your behalf, and make sure to bring their contact details with you to the interview. 3. Research the university, department, and PIs you are interviewing with It's important for any interview that you know a bit about the institution and people that you will be interviewed by. You should know the names of your interviewers in advance, or at the very least you should know one of the interviewers. Use this information to learn about the work being done by the interviewers, and also learn about the research interests of the department and the university. If you can explain why you want to do a postdoc wi…
disambiguating description: When you are applying for a postdoc position, as part of the process you'll need to have an interview with the PI of the group you are applying to work with and others in the department. Here are some steps you should take to prepare for this interview.
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Tips for Improving your Economics PhD Motivation Letter
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title: Tips for Improving your Economics PhD Motivation Letter
description: 1. Be specific. One bad habit that many people have when writing their motivation letter is being too vague. Saying that you enjoyed your economics undergraduate course or that you find economics interesting is too vague to be meaningful. After all, it can already be assumed that you enjoyed studying economics or you wouldn't be applying for a PhD. Instead, try to be more specific: mention which particular courses or topics appealed to you most, what you learned from them, and why you want to learn more about them. 2. Give concrete examples. Another common mistake is to make claims without giving any evidence to back those claims up. For example, you'll often see people say “I work well independently” or “I am highly organised and good at managing all of my assignments”. But without demonstrating how these things are true, there is no reason for the hiring committee to give weight to your self-assessment. For better results, give concrete examples of your claims in action, such as “My high level of organisation was demonstrated when I completed my economics undergraduate courses while also working a part-time job, which required excellent time management skills.” or “In my second year, I successfully organised an undergraduate conference with 50 attendees.” <11an>limit:3;categories:PhD Programs;disciplines:Economics</11an> 3. Show your personality. It is important to be professional in your motivation letter, so the letter should not contain jokes, sarcasm, or irrelevant personal information. However, you also needn't be dull and impersonal. You can and should allow your personality to shine through in your letter, and show how you are different from other candidates. Maybe you have strong opinions about a particular topic in economics, or perhaps you have taken an unconventional career path that involved working jobs as well as studying. In these cases, you needn't hide your individuality. Show how your background gives you a unique perspective on economic issues a…
disambiguating description: If you're writing a motivation letter to apply for a PhD in economics, then follow these tips to increase your chances of success. If you plan to start your PhD application this autumn, download our free guide "How to successfully apply to a PhD in Economics".
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With Britain's Brexit Negotiations in Flux, Let's Talk About No Deal
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title: With Britain's Brexit Negotiations in Flux, Let's Talk About No Deal
description: Then, just days later, when the dust had settled and the topography of the new cabinet revealed, it was suddenly the reverse that looked most likely - perhaps coherency in governmental policy was to be the result of the most recent tumult? Certainly, with Davis and Johnson gone, two prominent and highly-influential proponents of ‘hard-brexit’, a path had emerged - by no means free of obstacles, but visible nonetheless - for the hobbling government to stagger down in the direction of a ‘softer’, and judging by the polls, more popularly endorsed brand of withdrawal. Going Soft? These particular developments, triggered by the so-called ‘Chequers Agreement’, were fleetingly believed a breakthrough - finally, after two years the Prime Minister had formalised some kind of Brexit strategy. Even though there was no guarantee how those on the continent would respond - commentators were quick to point out that much of the proposal stood at odds with key tenets of EU legislation - the agreement represented a softening in position, a willingness for concession, and a concern for the mounting evidence suggesting disaster if negotiations were botched. No Deal in Sight Alas, rather predictably, the position held for little over a week before the government caved to the demands of the increasingly influential right-wing European Research Group. Most significantly, the compromise included an amendment to the ‘customs bill’, a part of the Chequers Agreement it was thought would lead to too close a relationship between Britain and the EU27, post-Brexit. Perceived a capitulation by many, these concessions have since been rounded on by all sides of the chamber. Peter Dowd, the shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, disdainfully summarised the collective mood to the Guardian: “It took two years for the prime minister to reach her Chequers deal, but only two days for it to fall apart”. With every passing day, as factions further divide and consolidate, it is becoming harder to see any Br…
disambiguating description: The reporting of British politics for journalists has rarely been so onerous. Dramatic landscape shifts in the form of u-turns, resignations, and unexpected elections, are now so frequent the lifespan of articles, previously measured in days, are better predicted in hours - sometimes just a handful. Last week’s rapid-fire resignations of Brexit Secretary, David Davis, and Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, over their intransigence regarding Britain’s Brexit strategy epitomised this difficulty. Following the double salvo, it looked, albeit briefly, as though anything was possible: a vote of no confidence; a leadership election; maybe even a general election. All bets seemed off.
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The INOMICS Questionnaire: Fratzscher v Cochrane
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title: The INOMICS Questionnaire: Fratzscher v Cochrane
description: What unfolded proved illuminating, often personal, and frequently amusing, the dialogue shedding light on the inner workings of the enigma that is the ‘economist’s mind’. Ranging from the trivial to the truly insightful, the following is an essential read for anyone even vaguely interested in the field of economics. Put the kettle on, pull up your favourite chair and enjoy. To find a range of other economics insights, click the button below to download the latest INOMICS handbook. ➲ Download the Handbook now! Marcel Fratzscher: What is your favourite place on earth? John H. Cochrane: I love lots of places. But if I have to choose one, Florence, which combines beauty, history, and for me a bit of nostalgia. What alternative occupation would you want to have if you had a free choice? I have a free choice! Perhaps you mean the chance to make alternative human capital investments? Given my talents, and my many limitations - there are lots of things I’m no good at, and I know to avoid tasks that require them - I have to say I’ve pretty much maximized. I started in aeronautical engineering and then physics, and designing gliders or being a physicist still has a romantic appeal. But I know it wouldn’t have turned out as well as this has. What is the virtue you appreciate the most? Intellectual honesty and ethics. And these are the virtues that when absent in our profession bug me the most. Your all-time favourite figure in economics? Too many to name. Bob Lucas, Gene Fama, Lars Hansen have been huge influences and I admire them a lot. Your # 1 economics blog? Grumpy Economist! Seriously, I read Marginal Revolution most, and follow its links. Your ideal student? Smart, self-directed, thinks big but achievable, takes what is useful in my feedback and ignores the rest. What should be done to address a gender bias in research in economics? That is a big and important question that I can’t fully answer in a little questionnaire. I don’t think the question as stated is correct -…
disambiguating description: Esteemed economist, blogger and friend of INOMICS, John H. Cochrane, kindly took time out of his busy schedule to take part in our Handbook questionnaire. However, this was no regular questionnaire, far from it. At its helm, assuming the role of quizmaster was none other than Mr Marcel Fratzscher: president of the DIW Berlin, and one of Germany’s leading voices in macroeconomics. Such is the reputation of these heavyweights we dubbed the encounter ‘Fratzscher v Cochrane’ – our personal nod to the pair’s professional standing.
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Applying to Summer School and How To Make The Most out of Your Summer School Experience
type: Article
title: Applying to Summer School and How To Make The Most out of Your Summer School Experience
description: If you're planning on applying to a summer school for economics this year, check out our insight into the top summer schools in economics. Applying to summer school It may sound obvious, but summer schools will have a deadline for applications. With a hectic end of term period that often includes both exams and coursework, it can be easy to forget about the deadline and miss out on a school. Application forms can also be long, arduous endeavours that require a bit of time and effort, so be prepared to put a little time aside to get these done, especially if you're applying to more than one school. Make sure you pick a course that you're going to be engaged in and that interests you academically. For instance, you could apply for a subject you already know a little about in order to deepen your understanding. On the other hand, you might want to pick something you know nothing about in order to learn something new. Bear in mind if you choose to pick a new class that the amount of new information you'll be learning might be overwhelming, so you'll want to keep it manageable. Many schools won't teach for a full school day, but just four hours, for instance, over the course of a month - and the subject you pick will determine how long you'll be learning for. (Humanities often have fewer contact hours but more reading outside of the course; sciences may be heavier in actual teaching.) Also consider heading abroad to study. Needless to say there are excellent summer schools across the globe, and, if you can afford it, you'll get to experience a new place, meet new people, and potentially even learn a little of a new language. How to afford a summer school Summer schools often come with a hefty price tag. Your home institution may not always be able to offer you funding, but that doesn't mean the opportunity is off limits: there are are a lot of places from which you can secure a stipend or a grant. For North Americans, here’s a list of options put together by the American…
disambiguating description: If you're interested in attending a summer school this year, now is the time to start planning. Deadlines are approaching soon, so check out our series of posts on the top summer schools by discipline to find the best summer school opportunities in your subject. Here are some of the ways that you can make the most out of your summer school experience, during both the application period and once the course actually starts.
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Is The World Cup Really Worth Hosting?
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title: Is The World Cup Really Worth Hosting?
description: Browse our PhD listings for more opportunities This emergent brand of patriotism is just one in a long list of certainties the World Cup will be serving up; the menu year to year, comfortingly, rarely changing. That said, given the propensity of every nation to hugely inflate its own chances pre-tournament, each will be met with a familiar mixture of disbelief, outrage and eventually depression. The scenarios we still have to enjoy, in no given order, will include: an England exit (on penalties, naturally); a disappointing Argentina (and subsequent referendum on Messi’s psychological fortitude); and a plucky underdog, whose fearlessness steals the hearts of all neutrals, but whose hopes are cruelly dashed when knocked in the quarters - presumably by an offside goal inexplicably missed by VAR. And yet, despite knowing all this, we wait, as always, with bated breath. Recent History Regrettably, in recent years the host nation losing out financially has become almost as predictable as the above; this outcome though, the loss of billions of dollars of taxpayers’ money is less amusing, and its effects far longer lasting, than the odd England penalty miss… With Russia having committed a reported $11.6 billion for this year’s incarnation, questions have once again been swirling as to the financial viability of hosting football’s greatest prize. The widening economic consensus on the topic is that approaching hosting duties as a financial investment to be followed by commensurable returns is foolhardy, at best. Casting an economic eye over the experience of the last few hosts provides ample evidence to support this theory, undermining, in the process, the age-old maxim that economists are simply ‘bad sports’. The 2014 world cup in Brazil is perhaps the case in point. Four years on from what by footballing standards was a huge success, and the post-festa hangover is still being keenly felt. The Numbers According to the Harvard Business Review, the country’s preparations cost…
disambiguating description: With the world cup now over a week old, we have reached the moment when even those initially reluctant, those who decried it at its outset, give in to football frenzy and find themselves, at least twice a week, standing amid a crowd of similarly dressed strangers, screaming at 11 little men on a screen they can barely see. It is wholly inevitable, and few would disagree, thoroughly enjoyable.
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Online Master of Accountancy
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title: Online Master of Accountancy
description: We’re accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), which puts us in the top 5% of business schools worldwide. AACSB-accredited schools produce graduates who are highly skilled and more desirable to employers than other non-accredited schools. We’re also ranked alongside Stanford, Harvard and Berkeley among the Top 25 Most Innovative Schools. To qualify for the Master of Accountancy program, you must meet the following criteria: Fundamentals: A 4-year bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized college or university Practitioner: A 4-year bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent coursework, including intermediate accounting, audit, cost/managerial accounting and taxation.* GMAT waiver available for this track only. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75, or 3.0 in the final two years Minimum score of 500 on GMAT In addition, you must provide the following: Online application and $35 non-refundable application fee Official transcripts from every institution where coursework was completed Statement of goals Three references** For international students: Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English language proficiency requirements International applicants who have received their bachelor’s or master’s degree in the United States or English-speaking Canada are not required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS
disambiguating description: The field of accounting is one of the strongest sectors in the global economy, which is why quality accountants are always in demand in every industry. In fact, the number of accountants, auditors and CPAs across the country is expected to grow 10% from 2016 to 2026. Our master’s program allows you to build your foundation in accounting through our online fundamentals track or hone your advanced analytical skills with our online practitioner track. Both can prepare you for leadership in the dynamic accounting field and to sit for the CPA exam. Study topics ranging from business law for accountants to accounting systems and business intelligence. Our online accounting master’s program is offered through the College of Business & Public Administration — the largest, and first accredited, business school in North Dakota. UND accountancy students consistently beat the national average on all four parts of the CPA exam, with nine being awarded the prestigious Elijah Watts Sells Award.
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How To Apply For Research Funding: 10 Tips For Economists in Academia
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title: How To Apply For Research Funding: 10 Tips For Economists in Academia
description: 1. Apply early One important tip to remember is that the assessment process for funding applications can often take 6 months or longer. And some funding opportunities may only accept applications once per year. So, if you’re hoping to get funding, you need to check the deadlines and apply early on. It’s best to start preparing several months before a deadline to be sure you have everything ready on time. 2. You will need letters of recommendation One of the reasons you need a long time to prepare a funding application is that you will need letters of recommendation. In addition to your project proposal and letter of motivation, it’s common to require one to three letters of recommendation as part of your funding application. So think of which supervisors or colleagues know your work well and could speak positively about you, and ask them for a recommendation letter ahead of time. 3. You can apply to several funders with the same project A funding application is a lot of work, and you’re not guaranteed to be successful. However, you can improve your chance of receiving funding by applying to several funding bodies simultaneously. Some funding applications will ask if you are applying with the same project elsewhere, but it shouldn’t be a problem to say yes. If these simultaneously submitted proposals are forbidden by the funder you’re applying to, they will say so on their website. 4. Demonstrate you have the skills required to perform the research you propose One aspect of funding applications which is often overlooked is not just describing the project you intend to work on but demonstrating how you personally are suited to perform the research you propose. You need to give information about the research you have performed in the past to show that you’re capable of completing the new project. For example, if your project requires a lot of data analysis work then you should mention previous projects you have completed and talk about your experience with statistics f…
disambiguating description: Applying for funding is a major part of life for every academic, so it’s something you’ll have to be prepared for as you reach the postgraduate stage and beyond. Here are 10 tips for applying for funding as an economist.
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What to Do When Your Paper Gets Rejected From a Journal
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title: What to Do When Your Paper Gets Rejected From a Journal
description: Consider the feedback When your paper gets rejected, you'll usually receive feedback on why. Typically, you will either get a rejection from an editor, explaining why the paper is not appropriate for the journal that you submitted to. Or, your paper will be sent to one or more peer reviewers who will read over your paper and offer comments to the editor. The reviewers can recommend that an editor rejects the paper if they do not feel that it is up to standard or if it needs more work. In either case, you'll likely get feedback from the editor or from reviewers on exactly why they are rejecting the paper. Some of the most common reasons for a paper to be rejected are that the topic is not suited to the journal that you have submitted to, that the paper does not add to the existing body of knowledge in your field, or that your methods or data analysis techniques are not appropriate to give reliable information about the topic at hand. Whatever the reasons, make sure that you read the feedback in depth and reflect on it. Even if you don't agree with the feedback, it's still important to understand why someone else might have thought that. Once you are clear on what the issue with your paper is, you can start working on making it better. <11an>limit:2;categories:Professor;disciplines:General Economics (JEL A)</11an> See if you can submit again Some journals will allow you to submit your paper again after it has been rejected, as long as you have made substantive changes to it. Other journals discourage resubmission after rejection, on the basis that the editor or reviewers have already seen enough of your work to judge whether it will be an appropriate paper for the journal in questions. Check on the website of the journal or look in the letter you received from the editor to see whether resubmission is possible. If it is possible to resubmit to the same journal, you need only make corrections to the issues raised in your feedback, then you can try submitting again. Or …
disambiguating description: Once you've submitted your paper to a journal, you have to wait to hear a response. Sometimes, your paper will be rejected. If that happens, what should you do next?
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For Economics students: Classes from other disciplines you could take to complement your study
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title: For Economics students: Classes from other disciplines you could take to complement your study
description: Politics / International Relations If you're interested in economic policy, or especially if you're interested in economic justice issues such as inequality and globalisation, then studying a unit of either politics or international relations can be very beneficial. If you are more interested in the theoretical aspects of different political systems and policies, then you will likely get more useful knowledge from a political philosophy or similar class. However, if you are interested in globalisation or if you are considering working abroad, then studying international relations can teach you a lot. Both these subjects are social sciences and so are comparable to economics, so you shouldn't struggle too much as an economics student in either of these classes. Psychology / Sociology If you want to know more about how people act in practice, and why economics models generally don't do well at predicting human behaviour, then you can study either psychology or sociology. Psychology focuses on the mental processes and cognition of individuals, while sociology looks at the behaviour of humans in large groups. Sociology is more directly related to economics, but psychology is useful to understand the underlying motivations that drive people when they make economic decisions. Both psychology and sociology have an emphasis on experimentation as well as theory, so you'll learn about experimental methodology as well when you study these subjects. Philosophy Philosophy is one of those subjects that has a reputation for being irrelevant, but in fact, it is relevant to practically everything. The most important thing you'll learn from philosophy is probably not particular theories of mind or theories about the world – though this is interesting too – but rather essential critical thinking skills. The ability to analyse an argument and to identify logical fallacies is something that will benefit every student, no matter what subject you come from. Philosophy classes can be a cha…
disambiguating description: As an economics student, you already have a host of different topics that you study and a variety of methodologies that you use in research. However, you can also gain valuable knowledge and experience from studying topics from outside the field of economics. If you're thinking about branching out and studying some other subjects in addition to economics, here are suggestions for related fields that you could study alongside your economics degree:
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How to Write a Cover Letter For Your Journal Submission
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title: How to Write a Cover Letter For Your Journal Submission
description: Use standard business language and formatting The tone and layout of your cover letter should be in standard business style. So that means that the language you use should be fairly formal, and you should address the editor by their full name and title. Do not use contractions or slang in your cover letter, and do not share personal information about yourself. Instead, focus on presenting the paper as you might present it to a conference. It aids in readability to use short paragraphs, so make sure that each paragraph is only a few sentences long. Use the standard business letter layout of the editor's name and address at the top, followed by your name and address, and sign the bottom of the letter. Tailor the cover letter to the journal Remember that just like how you need to tailor your cover letter to the company when you apply for a job, you also need to tailor your cover letter to the journal when you submit a paper. The cover letter should describe specifically how your paper will add to not only the knowledge of the field, but also to the knowledge of the journal's specific audience. For example, if you are applying to a journal with a clinical focus or one which is read by many clinicians, then you should include information in your cover letter about how your paper could affect clinical practice. You may also choose to reference other important papers in your topic which have been published in the journal you are applying to. If an upcoming issue of the journal that you are submitting to has a theme that your paper fits into, definitely mention this as this will increase the chances of your paper being accepted. <11an>limit:2;categories:jobs|courses|conferences|Professor;disciplines:General Economics (JEL A)</11an> Describe your research in non-expert terms Remember that the editor who will read your cover letter will likely have expertise in your general field, but may not have a lot of knowledge of your specific subtopic. For this reason, you should avoid…
disambiguating description: When you submit your paper to a journal, as well as the paper itself you will need to include a cover letter. This cover letter is addressed to the editor of the journal and acts as a guide to the contents of your paper. In many ways, the cover letter can be as important as the paper itself in terms of getting accepted to a journal. So you should take your time with your cover letter and make it as good as possible. Here are tips on polishing your cover letter for a journal submission.
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Top Career Paths: Public Economics and Economic Policy
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title: Top Career Paths: Public Economics and Economic Policy
description: Economist for a governmental advisory organisation As part of a governmental advisory body, you can use your knowledge of economic policy to help the state in its economic planning and execution. Government projects typically involve working in large, interdisciplinary teams, and are often long-term, lasting years or more. For this reason, this kind of work is suited to people who are patient and able to grapple with complexity. If you derive satisfaction from getting things done, then this might be frustrating for you because of the long timescales involved. You'll also need solid communication skills to work alongside the other members of your team, whose expertise may be in a different area of economics or in another discipline altogether. Policy advisor to a state representative Similar to working for an advisory body, representatives such as members of parliament also need advising on economic policies. In Britain, for example, MPs are advised by the Civil Service. These jobs are hard to get and require you to work your way up through the ranks, but they have excellent stability and good benefits, so they are suited to someone who is looking for a long-term career and doesn't want to change jobs every few years. <11an>limit:2;categories:jobs|courses|conferences|Professor;disciplines:Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)|General Economics (JEL A)</11an> Consultant Outside of the civil service, plenty of state representatives will need advice on economic policy too. You could work as a consultant, consulting for decision makers such as city counsellors. This kind of work can be very rewarding as, unlike national policy, local policies can be put into place more quickly, and you can see the direct outcome of your work on a community. This kind of work requires the ability to explain complex economic systems and possible policy outcomes in a way which makes sense to non-economists. Work for a think tank e.g. Economic Policy Institute Think tanks promote approa…
disambiguating description: If you're doing a degree in economics with a specialisation in public economics or economic policy, you might be thinking about what career you would eventually like to pursue. Here below are some of the top careers paths for graduates in this area. For a comprehensive list of available jobs check our jobs section.
date posted: 2018-05-22T08:16:39Z
date modified: 2026-07-08T13:48:49Z
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