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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
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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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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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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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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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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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Top Career Paths: Labour and Demographic Economics
type: Article
title: Top Career Paths: Labour and Demographic Economics
description: Working for a labour union With your knowledge about labour issues, as an economist, you can be a great boon to a labour union. You might work for a union directly as a researcher, or you might work for a company which supports unions by providing them with consultants or information. As more and more people go into work which is outside the traditional labour structure – think of all the people who work part-time or for the gig economy of Uber, Airbnb, and so on – labour rights are as important as ever. If you feel strongly that you would like to use your education to do go in the world and to help secure better pay and conditions for workers, then working with a union is one of the best ways to do this. Naturally, working for a union has some downsides. It is a highly political environment, and labour rights are the sort of issue on which everyone has an opinion which is often held very strongly. Some companies and even some governments are strongly anti-union and may use intimidation, threats, or even force against union members. You'll have to be ready for lots of politics and debates, and decision-making which can be very slow. You could look for work with a union such as the National Union of Teachers (https://www.teachers.org.uk/), the Teamsters (https://teamster.org/), or the American Nurses Association (http://www.nursingworld.org/). Working in public health A field to consider if your background is in demographic economics is public health. Public health initiatives, such as promoting healthy eating or discouraging people from smoking, require a large amount of research and support to bring into practice. If you have experience working with large datasets and an understanding of how different demographics affect people's behaviour and how to reach them, then you could try working in public health. In a public health role, you would likely be working for the government, which has the advantage of excellent job stability and good benefits. If you are looking…
disambiguating description: Are you a labour or demographic economist wondering about the career options which are open to you? Then you should consider these jobs.
date posted: 2018-05-11T11:19:07Z
date modified: 2026-07-08T13:50:00Z
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How to Combine Attending a Conference with Travel
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title: How to Combine Attending a Conference with Travel
description: Conferences are held all over the world, but most often in large cities with good transport links that are well-known destinations. This makes going to a conference a fun way to travel! Conferences frequently take place in desirable locations which gives you a great excuse to get in some tourist activities or explore the local area while you're networking. Here are some tips on how to combine attending a conference with travelling. Add a holiday in the area before or after the conference<o:p></o:p> If you're going to be travelling a long way to a conference – especially if you're having your travel costs covered by your institution – then you might as well take full advantage of the situation and spend some holiday time in the area while you're there. You can arrive at the conference location a few days or a week early and spend your time vacationing before the conference. Or better yet, stay for a while after the conference so you have time to relax and unwind and you're aren't stressing out about the upcoming work you'll have to do. If you're getting your conference trip funded through work, then usually universities or research institutions are fine with you extending your stay for a few days as long as the flights aren't more expensive and you pay for the extra days in the hotel. <o:p></o:p><11an>limit:3;categories:Conferences;disciplines:Economics</11an><o:p></o:p> Meet up with friends or family<o:p></o:p> While you're away, if you know anyone who lives nearby to the conference location then this is a great chance to see them. If you're taking a long trip – for example, going from Europe to the US for a conference – then you have the perfect chance to visit people you know while you're in the US. You can arrange to meet up with friends or family in the evening after the conference, so you can get dinner together or they can show you around. Just remember that sometimes the social events of a conference which are held in a more informal setting in the evening ca…
disambiguating description: One of the most fun parts about attending an academic conference – as well as all of the important research you'll hear about, of course – is having the opportunity to visit a new place.
date posted: 2018-05-11T12:06:25Z
date modified: 2026-07-08T13:49:27Z
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Top Career Paths: Industrial Organisation
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title: Top Career Paths: Industrial Organisation
description: Personnel Analyst Personnel analyst is a role within Human Resources which seeks to improve the placement and management of employees through tasks such as setting compensation rates, updating company policies and rules, enforcing equal opportunity employment laws, and mediating the relationship between employees and management. This role involves both administrative elements, which require a high level of organisation and the ability to prioritise and manage tasks, and personnel elements, which require strong interpersonal skills including empathy and active listening. With a background in industrial organisation, you'll have both qualitative and quantitative skills which can be beneficial to a personnel analyst role, such as writing reports, creating graphs of data, and presenting these reports to other members of HR and management. Organisational Consultant If you are more of an abstract thinker than a highly organised administrator, then you might enjoy working as an organisational consultant. This role involves going to work with a company for a short or medium term, and advising them on their organisational and personnel issues. This might include things like restructuring the compensation or benefits packages, changing the way that recruitment is done, or changing the organisational hierarchy to give employees as much support as possible. Working as a consultant can be very rewarding if you enjoy fresh challenges and you like to find a new problem to solve regularly. However, some people will find this work isolating as you will not be permanently based in any location and you have to get to know new people every time you move to a new organisation. If you're outgoing and a problem solver, then your knowledge of data analysis and psychology from your study of industrial organisation can make you an excellent organisational consultant. <11an>limit:2;categories:jobs|courses|Professor|conferences;disciplines:Industrial Organization (JEL L)</11an> Training and pr…
disambiguating description: If you are working on a degree in the field of industrial organisation, then you might be wondering what career paths are open to you in the future. Here are some of the top career options:
date posted: 2018-05-02T10:52:46Z
date modified: 2026-07-08T13:52:39Z
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Top Career Paths: Health Economics
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title: Top Career Paths: Health Economics
description: Work for the government One of the biggest employers of health economists is the government. Especially in countries which have centralised healthcare, like the UK or Portugal, a great deal of planning and administration is required to operate a healthcare system. Issues like finding the balance between making procedures widely available and cost-effective require careful management and an economics-based outlook. Other types of work done by health economists employed by the government include researching policies in the area of occupational health or health and safety or the assessment of applications for medical benefits or other support programs. Work for an international agency Another possibility for health economists is to work for an international agency such as the World Health Organization, the World Bank, or UNICEF. These agencies both research and manage healthcare programs in the developing world and in other under-served communities. This can involve assessing the healthcare needs of a community, proposing systemic changes to improve the healthcare experience, or training and supporting healthcare providers. It could also involve working with the pharmaceutical industry in order to provide the drugs and treatments that are required in an economically feasible and scalable manner. <11an>limit:2;categories:jobs|courses|conferences|Professor;disciplines:Health, Education, and Welfare (JEL I)</11an> Work in consultancy There are many more organisations besides the government and various international agencies which require insights into healthcare. You could find work as a consultant in the healthcare field, for example in advising a medium size company on how they should institute and manage their health insurance benefits for employees. Consultancy work can be highly demanding, as you are dropped into a new environment and must not only get to know an organisation quickly but also suggest ways that their health care issues can be improved. If you are a pr…
disambiguating description: Are you studying health economics, or thinking about studying it at university? If so, you might want to know what career options you could pursue your health economics degree. Recently we've been sharing a series of articles on top career paths for various specialisations within economics, and today we're looking at health. Read on for more information about where you could work with a degree in health economics.
date posted: 2018-04-30T10:40:58Z
date modified: 2026-07-08T13:53:58Z
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Top Career Paths: Economic Law
type: Article
title: Top Career Paths: Economic Law
description: Government legal service An obvious job path for someone with a background in economic law is working for a government legal service. Lawyers in the legal service work purely for the government, supporting officials in the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of laws and policies. This kind of work can be immensely rewarding as it makes a real practical difference to the operation of the government and hence to the lives of regular people. Like most government jobs, working in the legal service is not exceptionally well paid. However, the plus side of such a job is its long-term stability, with the potential to work your entire career in the civil service. Benefits such as vacation days and sick pay are generally good too. One thing to remember is that legal service work requires you to advise and work on policies that you may not personally agree with, so this kind of work is suited to someone who can be impartial and work with those of different political beliefs from themselves. Legal advisor to NGO or company Rather than working for the government, you could also work as a legal advisor for an NGO or a private company. In order to succeed in this kind of role, you need to be able to explain complex legal issues to non-experts, so it's suited to someone with excellent communication skills who doesn't use too much legalese. If you have strong convictions about social or moral issues, you might enjoy working for an NGO. However, remember that work for an NGO tends to involve long hours and not much in the way of benefits. On the other hand, if you like a fast-paced atmosphere, then working in a large company can be exciting and invigorating, and is usually well paid for legal services. <11an>limit:2;categories:jobs|courses|conferences|Professor;disciplines:Law and Economics (JEL K)</11an> Compliance A specific role within a company that is suited to someone with a background in economic law is compliance. This refers to the job of staying abreast of the latest…
disambiguating description: Continuing our series of posts on top career paths for economists, today we're looking at possible careers for those who want to work in economic law.
date posted: 2018-04-17T11:24:18Z
date modified: 2026-07-08T13:54:36Z
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Top Career Paths: Econometrics
type: Article
title: Top Career Paths: Econometrics
description: Compliance or regulatory affairs If you have strong attention to detail and a desire to reform businesses for the sake of the public good, then you might be interested in working in compliance or regulatory affairs. These two related fields seek to help companies conform to the rules and regulations which are set down by the government, to make their business as sustainable and safe as possible. Compliance generally refers to fields like finance or the environment, whereas regulatory affairs refer more to public health-related fields like pharmaceuticals or medicine. This work is suited to someone who is patient and can look at complicated regulations and convey what policies a business needs to put in place to meet them. <11an>limit:2;categories:jobs|courses|conferences|Professor;disciplines:Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)</11an> Teaching economics If your favourite part of studying econometrics has been presenting to the class or taking part in class discussions, then you might consider working as an economics teacher. You could be a university lecturer on an economics course, or even teach secondary school children about the basics of economics. There is also important work to be done in teaching financial literacy skills to children and adults, to help ordinary people to deal with issues like paying their taxes, saving for their retirement, or understanding mortgages. These jobs are usually not well paid but can bring with them a strong sense of satisfaction as you get to pass on your knowledge to people who need it and to spread interest in your field. Auditing Similar to an accountant, an auditor prepares and checks financial records, usually for large businesses. This work is suited to people who have been trained as economists, as it requires skills such as high numeracy, understanding complex financial regulations, analysis, and the ability to work through a large project without becoming overwhelmed. This job is paid reasonably we…
disambiguating description: Are you studying economics, and wondering what career options are open to you? We're doing a series of articles on career paths for various specialisations in economics, and today we're looking at econometrics. With a degree in econometrics, you could of course go and work in the finance industry or for the government. But there are other options you might not have considered:
date posted: 2018-04-12T09:58:01Z
date modified: 2026-07-08T13:55:26Z
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Top Career Paths: Economic History
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title: Top Career Paths: Economic History
description: <11an>limit:2;categories:jobs|courses|conferences;disciplines:Economic History (JEL N) </11an> Academia One of the most obvious career paths for someone with a background in economic history is academia. Working within a university or research institution gives the opportunity to work with both history and economics departments and to glean knowledge and skills from both. Plus, it is the area in which funding for history-focused projects is most likely to be awarded. If you are most interested in the conceptual and theoretical issues related to economics and history, then a career in academia will allow you to explore these interests. The biggest advantage of a career in academia is the independence that you are given, being able to create your own research project and to use the methods or techniques which seem most appropriate to you. You need to be a creative thinker and to be capable of working independently to succeed in academia, but the potential intellectual rewards are very hight. Unfortunately, job stability in academia is poor and the pay is not particularly good, so be prepared for doing many job interviews and taking some months or even years to find a job. Teaching If you like the idea of academia but you aren't sure about the tenuous career prospects and the difficulty in securing funding, then you might consider teaching instead. Teaching at a high school can be extremely rewarding, as you get to inspire and influence young people and pass on your passion for your subject. With a background in economic history, you can teach economics, history, or social sciences. Teaching requires patience and organisation, with the ability to corral a boisterous or noisy class being an essential skill. You may need to undertake some kind of teaching training course after your degree in order to qualify as a teacher. The good news is that these training courses are often subsidised by the government, and teaching jobs tend to be stable and good for long-term prospec…
disambiguating description: For this week's top career paths article, we're looking at the potential careers which are open to those who have studied economic history.
date posted: 2018-04-10T10:35:25Z
date modified: 2026-07-08T13:56:00Z
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Top Career Paths: Development Economics
type: Article
title: Top Career Paths: Development Economics
description: Browse our job listings for economics opportunities Working for a charity or NGO For those who feel a strong drive to make the world better and to help others, working for a charity or NGO can be a natural fit. If you have knowledge of economics and skills such as quantitative analysis and statistics, then you can do important and helpful work for these organisations. Typically, people who work for NGOs or charities are very driven, so it is likely that your co-workers will share your values and your passion. However, the workflow of an NGO or charity can sometimes be rather chaotic, as there is less of an emphasis on productivity than there is when working for a business. This means that the work is well suited to people who can roll with changes and who are flexible and able to apply their skills to many different types of tasks but is less suited to people who like their work-place to be highly organised and efficient. Remember, because so many people want to work for NGOs, opportunities can be limited. It may be necessary for you to work on a voluntary basis or to do one or more internships to get the experience you need. In this case, it can be helpful to start volunteering while you are still studying, as you have your living expenses already covered. It is much harder to do voluntary work when you already have a full-time job! However, don't let yourself be taken advantage of: an internship should teach you useful skills that will be relevant to your chosen field, and it should generally only be for a short time, say three to six months. Consider carefully whether you will be able to afford to take on a voluntary or internship position and how long you can support yourself for before you need to find paid work. You could look for work at an organisation like War on Want, an anti-poverty charity, Action Aid, an NGO focused on global injustices, or Foundation for European Economic Development, a charity promoting research and projects in development. Work for a…
disambiguating description: Development economics is the branch of economics focused on understanding and promoting the development of low-income countries through economic growth and structural change. If you've been studying economics, you may have had the chance to specialise in development economics, or you may be thinking about doing so in the future. In the case, what career options are available in development economics, and what kind of skills do you need to get a job in this field? That's the question we're answering today, by showing you some of the top career paths in development economics.
date posted: 2018-04-05T11:35:03Z
date modified: 2026-07-08T13:56:33Z
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Top Career Paths: Business Economics
type: Article
title: Top Career Paths: Business Economics
description: 1. Financial Analyst One of the most obvious career paths for someone with a background in business economics is to work as a financial analyst. Either for internal or external clients, a financial analyst uses data-driven approaches to predict what business or financial decisions will benefit the client in the long run. If you are a person with a broad understanding of both economics and business, you will perform well in this role. Quantitative skills including statistics and modeling expertise are helpful to set you apart from the crowd and to allow you to make more informed recommendations. Pay for this type of role will vary depending on the context, with small businesses typically paying a more modest salary and large financial institutions paying very high salaries to their top analysts. See the latest Financial Analyst Jobs 2. Market Research Analyst Market research is an essential step for a company to grow, investigating the needs and desires of consumers before a product or service is created, and then discovering how customers or users of the product react to it after it has been launched. Typical market research involves putting together questionnaires to be conducted over the phone or online, examining people's preferences, and then analysing this data. It may also involve organising in-person focus groups to collect more in-depth feedback from members of the public and/or potential customers. With a background in business economics, you'll have both the marketing vision and the data analysis skills to succeed in a market research analyst role. See the latest Market Research Analyst Jobs 3. Business Analyst If you enjoy both working with quantitative data and analysing complex systems, then you could consider working as a business analyst. This role involves assessing and optimising systems such as the processes and methods used by a company and finding ways to make those systems more efficient or productive. This work involves a lot of strategic plann…
disambiguating description: A business degree can be a great investment with fantastic future career options. When supported with a solid understanding of economics, in the job market you'll find that you are an attractive candidate to a whole host of different employers. However, if you're thinking about taking a business economics degree, or are just about to graduate, you might wonder what exact career options are open to you. Here are five of the top career paths.
date posted: 2018-04-04T09:32:34Z
date modified: 2026-07-08T13:57:04Z
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