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Top 10 Economics Departments in Spain
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title: Top 10 Economics Departments in Spain
description: Due to the high level of interest from our readers, we decided to continue sharing information about the Top Economics Departments in individual countries, starting with Spain, which will hopefully be useful for students and economists who are interested in education, research or advancement of their academic career in a Spanish institution. The following list of universities is based on RePEc: No. Department/University Score 1 Barcelona Graduate School of Economics (Barcelona GSE) 1 2 Department of economics and business Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics (Barcelona GSE) 2,38 3 Department of Economics, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid 4,07 4 Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitat de Barcelona 7,45 5 Department of Economics and Economic History Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona Graduate School of Economics (Barcelona GSE) 8,37 6 IESE Business School, Universidad de Navarra 9,55 7 Faculty of Economics, Universidad de València 10,08 8 Faculty of Economics and Management, Universidad del País Vasco – Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea 10,38 9 Faculty of Economics and Business, Universidad Complutense de Madrid 12,61 10 Faculty of Economics and Management, Universidade de Vigo 16 The Top 25% Institutions and Economists in Spain is part of the collection of rankings calculated from the RePEc database. The classification criteria are focused on the number of authors, citations and popularity ratings of the institutions in the database, with data updated monthly. This overview is not a 100% complete due to the limitation in the number of institutions belonging to RePEc. For this reason, we recommend comparing other lists of Spanish universities in addition. The I-UGR Rankings of Spanish Universities according to Scientific Disciplines present a list of public and private universities, based on research published in international journals of high impact and visibility. If you are interested in getting information about the strengt…
disambiguating description: In recent months we have published a series of articles about the best economics departments in Europe, Asia and Latin America. After covering the methodologies of ranking for universities in Latin America, we wrote about the best economics institutions in Chile, Colombia and Brazil.
date posted: 2013-10-21T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-18T17:10:42Z
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Nobel Prize Winners in Economics 2013 and Their Work
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title: Nobel Prize Winners in Economics 2013 and Their Work
description: Fama proved that markets were only efficient in the short run and that share prices were very difficult to predict. That conclusion led to the development of stock-index funds, which reflect the assets market. Shiller found that markets’ short-term efficiency was less enduring over longer periods and that stock prices fluctuate much more than corporate dividends. His research also showed that investors can be irrational and that any assets, ranging from stocks to housing, can develop into bubbles. Hansen was working on questions about market predictability and developed the Generalized Method of Moments – an econometric/statistical tool to test theories on asset pricing that is applicable in different fields of economics and not just financial markets. All three economists examine asset pricing from different points of view and their conclusions could be said in many ways to be contrasting. The famous economist Robert Solow, who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1987, said in his interview that this year’s Nobel laureates are “a very interesting collection because Fama is the founder of the efficient-market theory and Shiller at least is one of the critics of it… What it suggests is there really isn’t a settled doctrine” in finance. To read more about the research done by Fama, Hansen and Schiller check out “Trendspotting in asset markets” (popular science background by nobelprize.org). To remind yourself about last year’s winners have a look at our article about the Nobel Prize Winners in Economics in 2012: Alvin A. Roth, Lloyd S. Shapley, who were recognized for their work in the field of market design. Image Credit: Wikimedia
disambiguating description: This Monday, October 14th, Eugene F. Fama and Lars Peter Hansen (University of Chicago, USA) and Robert J. Shiller ( Yale University, USA) won the Nobel Prize in Economics. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded them “for their empirical analysis of asset prices”.
date posted: 2013-10-15T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-15T17:44:48Z
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Jobs for Foreigners in Brazil: A New Destination for Skilled Migration?
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title: Jobs for Foreigners in Brazil: A New Destination for Skilled Migration?
description: Conversely, from the 1980s Brazilians from various economic levels started to emigrate to other countries in search of new economic opportunities and career development. High inflation, low economic growth, and unsuccessful economic policies were some of the main reasons why highly skilled Brazilians preferred to emigrate to countries where their income was significantly higher, despite in many cases a lower skill requirement for the job they ended up doing abroad. In recent years, due to the euro crisis and a reshaping of the world economy, together with other emerging economies Brazil has been increasingly seen as an attractive destination for those seeking better job opportunities. It is not only educated people from Europe, affected by the tough economic situation, who see Brazil as an option; Brazilian authorities and economists recognize the economy’s need for highly skilled workers and increasingly tend to portray Brazil as “an island of prosperity in the world”. Despite the rising number of graduates in Brazil, the economy of the country is growing faster and it needs skilled people to sustain its growth. The Federal Public and Labor Ministries of Brazil are developing new policies to attract highly-educated employees to the country. They seek people who can bring skills, knowledge and technology to contribute to the booming process of the economy. Similar to the governmental policies, private investment, infrastructure and business development projects create the need for foreigners with specialized knowledge. Not least in the context of the preparations for the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016, Brazil has declared a talent deficit and has opened different opportunities for professionals in the fields of engineering and business. As part of the plans to encourage economic growth in Brazil, the government has taken important steps in the field of investment in education and research. Around $2 billion was invested in the Science without Border…
disambiguating description: Since its foundation by Portuguese colonists, Brazil, the largest country in Latin America, has experienced an important immigrant flow. Over time, the Brazilian government has influenced this flow by implementing policies that support the needs of the economy. If during the first half of the 20th century governmental policies targeted low-skilled immigrants for work in the agricultural sector, in the last quarter of the century the government aimed to attract highly skilled immigrants to the country. The new trend was marked by the adoption of a new immigration law in 1981, which introduced new processes for visas and work permits and created a number of obstacles for low skilled migration.
date posted: 2013-10-12T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-18T17:14:05Z
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Statistics & Data Analysis: Free Online Courses
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title: Statistics & Data Analysis: Free Online Courses
description: After providing you with a selection of resources for online courses in Econometrics and Mathematics, today we have compiled for you a list of free and open, online courses in Statistics including data analysis and probability. All courses listed below are in English. While some are open tutorials available at any time of the year, others have opening and closing dates for participation. Introduction to Statistics: Inference Course Provider: Edx Duration: 6 weeks Background needed: High school arithmetic Introduction to Statistics: Probability Course Provider: Edx Duration: 5 weeks Background needed: Basic knowledge of statistics needed (normal curves, histograms etc) Statistics: The Science of Decisions Course Provider: Udacity Duration: Self-paced Background needed: Elementary math like fractions, basic algebra needed Introduction to Statistics Course Provider: Udacity Duration: Self-paced Background needed: No special background needed Statistics One Course Provider: Coursera Duration: 12 weeks Background needed: No special background needed Data Analysis Course Provider: Coursera Duration: 8 weeks Background needed: Proficieny in R is helpful Computational Methods for Data Analysis Course Provider: Coursera Duration: 10 weeks Background needed: An advanced course needing solid background in ODEs and familiarity with PDEs and MATLAB Unpredictable? Randomness, Chance and Free Will Course Provider: Coursera Duration: 8 weeks Background needed: No special background needed Passion Driven Statistics Course Provider: Coursera Duration: N/A Background needed: No special background needed Data Management for Clinical Research Course Provider: Coursera Duration: 6 weeks Background needed: An intermediate course needing general interest and background in medical research Statistical Reasoning Course Provider: Carnegie Mellon University Duration: Self-paced Background needed: No special background needed Probability & Statistics Course Provider: Carnegie Mellon University …
disambiguating description: Anyone working as an economist, mathematician, management consultant or researcher is likely to be dealing with numbers on a regular basis. Whether to refute claims, inform decisions or to build evidence to support one’s case, a good command of figures is essential for many professions. In other words, one cannot escape learning and using statistics!
date posted: 2013-10-01T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-06-10T13:07:33Z
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What is Wrong with Study Fairs? Effective Student Recruitment
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title: What is Wrong with Study Fairs? Effective Student Recruitment
description: Advantages of Online Advertising as a Student Recruitment Channel - Geo Targeting - Discipline Niche Targeting - Cost-Per-Lead Estimation - Data & Tracking Tools - Follow-Up Automation - Overall Costs - Overall Reach - Reputation Management - Segmentation of Target Audience - Alumni Engagement - Emperical Channel Evaluation Without a doubt, online advertisement is a broad term and a concrete marketing channel choice as well as its proper use is crucial. But if you understand how to make the best use of these channels, study fair attendance might just move down the priorities when setting next year’s budget.
disambiguating description: In the light of global demographic changes, universities increasingly have to look for lead sources from abroad. Traditionally, exhibiting at study fairs has been the most common way to attract students internationally. However, technology is moving fast and in recent years a number of effective marketing channels for universities have developed online. Some course marketers still argue that study fairs are the only way to establish personal contact with the students, but a comparison of the benefits of both channels gives the best illustration of their effectiveness.
date posted: 2013-10-01T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-06-10T17:57:38Z
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How to Teach Economics
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title: How to Teach Economics
description: In economics, as in any other discipline, the impact of a professor on students and their future choices is enormous: in many cases it is the professor who inspires you to dig dipper into the subject, to question existing models, to do your own research, and later on to push yourself to gain recognition in the field, or to make a career as a successful economic policy-maker in government. As a teacher, to achieve this type of inspiration can be challenging, especially among students who grew up in a digital age: simple lecturing with a series of slides may no longer be enough to involve students and keep them attentive throughout the class. This post aims to provide you, as a teacher of economics, interesting resources to consider when planning your course. 1) The short article Teaching Methods in Economics gives an introduction to new formats of teaching: debates, learning games and writing assignments. 2) The resource Games Economists Play: Non-Computerized Classroom-Games for College Economics provides a collection of 180 games on Micro- and Macroeconomics to include in lectures. 3) Teaching with the Case Method gives a brief introduction on how to teach with cases and provides some useful examples. 4) Integrating music videos and clips from movies into lectures can be a good idea too, as it gives students a comprehensive explanation of difficult economic concepts. This database from Econ Stories with its amusing Keynes vs Hayek videos is a good starting point. 5) In today’s world it is difficult to avoid social media, even in teaching. Hence the Must-Have Facebook Guidelines For Educators is a helpful resource to browse through. 6) Education 2.0: Teaching Economics Using Digital Tools shares some insights about general use of digital tools available and how professors and lecturers can make the most out of them. 7) An exploration of Robert Frank’s ‘The Economic Naturalist’ in the classroom describes a pedagogical method in which students pose an interesting ques…
disambiguating description: Teaching, whether at school or university level, is generally and rightly considered a worthy occupation. As supported by some Professor Ratings, however, unfortunately not every high school, college or university can boast perfect ratings for their academic staff, and many individual lecturers and professors have room for improvement, at least in the views of the students.
date posted: 2013-09-24T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-18T17:15:21Z
language: en
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Faculty Recruiting: Best Practicies
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title: Faculty Recruiting: Best Practicies
description: 1) Broaden your reach outside your own institution to bring diversity and different perspectives to your department or team 2) If possible, do not narrow down your pool of candidates to local applicants only, and make it clear in your advertisement that you welcome international applications – there is a lot of talent worldwide you will otherwise miss out on 3) Start advertising the position in a timely manner – at least 30 days in advance 4) Broaden your job description: even though academic and research jobs usually have very specific requirements, at least in the first stage leave the door open for candidates who, while meeting the basic needs of the position, offer slightly different professional backgrounds 5) Do not limit your recruitment advertising only to the webpage of your institution – consult with colleagues in your network for recommendations about their current and former co-workers or students, and explore online services and social media channels 6) Market your department as well as the individual position: the working environment is an increasingly important consideration for candidates 7) Use online job posting services and mailing lists to extend your pool. If you are a public university you can do this with special sponsored rates on INOMICS and through our email alert services 8) Advertise your vacant position in places that address your target audience, avoiding more generic job platforms 9) Make sure you can measure the effectiveness of the channels you employ to advertise your position and use what you learn to help make informed decisions for your future recruitment needs 10) Take care when using automatic screening processes – they may screen out candidates who, while less conventional, are no less qualified for your position 11) Even for academic positions, consider applications from candidates with less academic backgrounds, especially those with extensive industry experience 12) If possible, have at least two members of the search commi…
disambiguating description: In September the recruiting season gathers pace, a fact that candidates today know well. Last year, the number of people visiting the INOMICS job listing pages increased by 28% in the eight weeks from the start of July to late September. The rush increased even more in October, with a rise of 20% in just one month. Every institution has their own policies and guidelines for faculty hiring, but still there is a set of best practices which in many cases is applicable regardless. We explored examples of best practice for academic recruiting (before the interview stage) and put together a list of them to help INOMICS customers find the best match for their positions.
date posted: 2013-09-15T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-07-07T12:29:21Z
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Master and PhD Programs: Search Season Kick Off
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title: Master and PhD Programs: Search Season Kick Off
description: Many strong students start their applications in early autumn to ensure their eligibility for financial support, and many are likely to go for the first offer they receive. Competition for the best students is always high so the optimal time for universities and colleges to start marketing their programs is just as the number of people searching for courses reaches its peak. For institutions looking for students on the INOMICS platform, we recommend starting your recruiting process, where possible, in September. This will help you get ahead of the main scramble for candidates later in the autumn, and to pick out the best talent before they get snapped up by someone else! To optimize your marketing strategy for your courses, check out our previous articles How Students Look For and Choose Masters Courses, and How to Advertise your Doctoral Programs in Economics If you would like a free consultation about online course marketing, send us a short email to info@inomics.com
disambiguating description: With the summer vacation period drawing to a close, many graduates are now exploring their options for further education. Users on the INOMICS platform at this time of year are actively seeking graduate opportunities, whether Master's Programs, PhD positions or supplementary courses for the coming academic year.
date posted: 2013-08-31T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-01T19:33:11Z
language: en
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Top Conferences in Business Economics 2013
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title: Top Conferences in Business Economics 2013
description: Here is the list of some of the most interesting conferences related to business economics taking place in the second half of 2013 around the world (ordered by date). 1. 11th EBES Conference Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation, Sept 12-14 Organized by Eurasia Business and Economics Society, the conference will bring together many distinguished researchers to exchange information and discuss current issues. Qualified papers will be published in the EBES journals (Eurasian Business Review and Eurasian Economic Review) and EBES 2013 Anthology. 2. 2013 International Conference on Applied Business and Economics New York, United States, Oct 2-4 The main goal of the ICABE 2013 is to provide an opportunity for academics and professionals from a variety of fields to meet and exchange ideas and expertise, as well as to provide a place for academics and professionals with inter-disciplinary interests related to business economics to interact with members both in and outside of their particular disciplines. 3. Advances in Business-Related Scientific Research Conference Rome, Italy, Oct 2-4 ABSRC is an important international gathering of business and business-related scientists, scholars and educators. In addition to scientific papers, the focus is on various best practices and solutions, which are important for business-related policies and activities at the individual, organizational, group, network, local, regional, national, international and global level. 4. The 2nd Conference on Sustainable Business and Sustainable Business in Asia Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 4-6 Organized by PRESDA Foundation, this conference offers a platform for scholarly and applied conversations in the fields of sustainable business, production and consumption, corporate social responsibility and global governance of sustainable development. 5. Taxing Multinational Firms Mannheim, Germany, Nov 18-19 This conference aims to foster discussion on the issue of tax avoidance by Multinational Firms. It will bring …
disambiguating description: Business Economics is a rather broad area of economics covering everything from business organization, management and marketing to the role of entrepreneurs and impact of the government on corporations. It is also assumed to be one of the most applicable research branches within economics: where today’s academic research might result in tomorrow’s industry implementations.
date posted: 2013-08-18T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-06-10T13:23:41Z
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A New Chair for the US Federal Reserve System
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title: A New Chair for the US Federal Reserve System
description: Before looking at the top candidates, here is a quick overview of how the Chairperson is appointed and what s/he is responsible for. The whole system is overseen by a 7 Member Board of Governors appointed by the President, each of whom serves for a total of 14 years (non-renewable – unless the member was selected to serve a partial term, in which case they can be reappointed for a full 14 year term). The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are chosen (once again by the President) from the sitting board members to sit terms of 4 years, which can be renewed – as in the case of Bernanke’s predecessor Alan Greenspan who served as Fed Chair for 18 years. In order to sit on the Board of Governors, the incumbent must relinquish any officership or directorship of, or stock in, any bank, banking institution, trust company, or Federal Reserve Bank. In return, a member of the Board cannot be removed as a result of their policy decisions for the entirety of their term. The Chairperson is tasked with representing the board in all public capacities and is supposed to be ‘apolitical’ in nature. A few months back it was made fairly clear that current Chairman, Ben Bernanke, was not going to be appointed for a third term. The speculation surrounding who would be following him began almost immediately. Although several contenders are in the running for the position, two stand out in media coverage as the most likely to succeed Bernanke: Lawrence (Larry) Summers and Janet Yellen, the latter of whom, if appointed, would be the first woman ever to head the Fed, and among the first women to lead a major central bank, with exceptions in Russia, South Africa and Argentina. An interesting angle to the discussion comes from the very different professional backgrounds of the two top candidates. Summers is considered more the academic type, notably having held the Presidency of Harvard University from 2001-6. He is, however, no stranger to the interaction between his discipline and politics, havi…
disambiguating description: With the upcoming appointment of a new Chair(wo)man for the US Federal Reserve System (the Fed) the blogosphere is abuzz with rumours, recommendations, and revelations about who could be in line for the coveted position ahead of the decision, which will not be made until fall.
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date modified: 2026-07-07T12:30:57Z
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Academic Jobs in Finance
type: Article
title: Academic Jobs in Finance
description: In our previous post Job Market Scramble for PhD Economists & Useful resources for Academic Job Search we already shared some general information about the academic job market as it applies to economists. This post offers several links that can give an introduction into the academic world of finance and hopefully help you to understand if it is right for you. Should you be actively seeking an academic job in finance, some currently open positions from around the world are also listed for you to take a look at. 1) “Academic Finance as a Career: The Good, The Bad, and the Not-So-Pretty” will tell you everything you need to know about this career path: required training, research and teaching balance, development opportunities and so on. 2) “The Academic Job Market in Finance: A Rookie’s Guide” is intended for current PhD students and offers a comprehensive timeline of what to do in the two years before you enter the market as well as advice on academic conferences, conference interviews and fly-outs. 3) Blog post “Career advice for young economists” will tell you about tradeoffs in different positions PhD graduates can apply for: post-doc or tenure-track; academia or policy land; researcher or administrator; a school of economics or a research institute, etc. 4) The article “What You Need to Know If You’re an Academic” might be interesting as it discusses how having kids might affect your academic career. Once you’ve decided that finance is for you, but an 80-hours per week job in a fancy office doesn’t sound ideal, you will probably turn to an academic job search. Here are some open positions in finance; maybe one of them is just the right thing for you: 1) Postdoctoral Fellow “Financial Markets”, in Frankfurt, Germany Application deadline: Aug 15, 2013 2) Full-time Faculty in Accounting, Banking and Finance in Sussex, UK Application deadline: Aug 29, 2013 3) Post-doc in Empirical Finance in Luxembourg Application deadline: Sep 15, 2013 4) Full Professorship “Finance…
disambiguating description: Finance has become a very attractive field for many people in the last decades as it “smells” of money and promises a successful career after obtaining a degree, even though the financial crisis has slowed down this popularity trend. While many fresh Bachelor and Master graduates massively apply for positions in investment banks and consultancies, some decide to pursue a PhD, which is the way to life-long involvement in the academic world.
date posted: 2013-07-30T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-06-10T13:25:55Z
language: en
keywords: jobs
keywords: Academic jobs
keywords: phd
keywords: Job Market
keywords: finance
type: advice
disciplines: economics
disciplines: financialeconomics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: finance
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Financial Economics (JEL G)
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Finance

Beeronomics
type: Article
title: Beeronomics
description: When the Beeronomics Conference went online on our website, it sparked an enormous interest among the community. Apart from conferences and events on the topic, an increasingly academic approach towards the brewing industry can also be seen elsewhere, with the University of Regina in Canada offering a course on “The Economics of Beer” for the first time in Spring 2013. The reasoning for the course was simple: the product is significant for the economy, it is familiar for the students and, according to the co-instructor Jason Childs “virtually every major economic question can be explored by examining the brewing industry”. Even though I doubt that economists’ interest in beer is purely academic, the important role that the brewing industry plays for the economy is unquestionable, with the significance of the industry stretching far beyond providing thirsty college students with refreshment. Indeed, brewers serve as a major source of taxes and jobs in many countries, not to mention their relevance for the agricultural sector. For instance, according to the British Beer and Pub Association, more than 900,000 jobs in the UK alone are generated as a result of the beer and pub sector, where a high proportion of employees are young workers below the age of 25. In the Czech Republic, a world leading beer producing and consuming economy, the government revenue from beer production and sales accounted for about 1.7% of the national budget in 2010 (see the paper by Gabriela Chmelikova and Mojmir Sabolovic “The Economics of Beer Processing”). Today, beer remains the most consumed alcoholic beverage globally. Interestingly, even the recent recession in many parts of the world has had a positive effect on beer consumption, with wine and spirit drinkers turning to beer in an attempt to switch to cheaper products. In the US, the brewing industry has increasingly become a source of entrepreneurship: between 1980 and 2012, the number of breweries in the country grew from 50 to 2715.…
disambiguating description: At this time of year, with the summer heat visibly rising from the Berlin pavement, for many there is nothing more appealing than a cold beer in one of the city’s numerous beer gardens. And perhaps among these Berlin beer lovers, more than a couple of economists might be found as well.
date posted: 2013-07-25T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-07-07T12:31:44Z
language: en
keywords: economics
keywords: agricultural economics
keywords: Research
keywords: beer
keywords: beeronomics
type: blog
disciplines: economics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Local University Rankings: Latin America
type: Article
title: Local University Rankings: Latin America
description: Rankings are subject to controversy and debate among universities and students regarding usefulness and accuracy. In our previous series of posts we covered international rankings, with no specific regional focus. Among numerous comments concerning the flaws of the ranking systems presented, several readers of this blog expressed their concerns about many countries being underrepresented in the international rankings. In an attempt to fill the information gap about the quality of education in economics departments worldwide, we decided to have a closer look into regional rankings systems, starting with Latin America. As we mentioned in an earlier post, Latin America has become a more interesting destination for Spanish-speaking graduates and young professionals; however, the presence of universities of the region in international rankings is limited. To have a better overview of universities and education quality in South America, you can find the list of the popular rankings of institutions developed for the region: América Economía’s ranking: This magazine publishes rankings about enterprises and institutions in America. Its methodology considers factors like quality of students, quality of teachers, rating of professors by students, research productivity, internationalization, integration with the community, student life quality and the inclusion of students from lower social levels. Ranking Web of Universities – Webometrics: This service is hosted by the Cybermetrics Lab from the Spanish National Research Council, CSIC. Its main purpose is to provide reliable, multidimensional, updated and useful information about the performance of universities based on their impact as demonstrated by their web presence. (The methodology uses a compose indicator conformed by visibility comprising impact of the university, and activity including the presence, openness and excellence of the institutions. *I really don’t understand this sentence… ) QS Latin American Rankings: This…
disambiguating description: University rankings are considered to be an important tool, if not the most relevant one, in determining the quality of education at higher education institutions, schools, departments and programs according to a specific set of factors. Rankings are often consulted by both applicants in the university admission process deciding on their next place of study or work, as well as directors of the institutions measured in the rankings as a benchmark against other relevant institutions.
date posted: 2013-07-08T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-06-10T13:29:05Z
language: en
keywords: South America
keywords: economics
keywords: latin america
keywords: Brazil
keywords: Rankings
keywords: departments
keywords: Universities
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
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disciplines: generaleconomics
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discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Psychology
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

The Merit of Economists Goes Beyond Nationality: Example of Mark Carney
type: Article
title: The Merit of Economists Goes Beyond Nationality: Example of Mark Carney
description: Carney’s professional credibility as a central banker stems from his performance at the head of the Bank of Canada and his role as chairman of the financial stability board of the G20. A graduate of both Harvard and Oxford, Carney is widely seen within professional circles as having played an instrumental role in Canada’s navigation of the global financial crisis thus far. The UK is interested in Carney because of his professional qualities, which have outweighed the question of national citizenship for the first time in the BOE’s history. “Britain needs the very best at a time like this and in Mark Carney, we’ve got him. Mr. Carney is unique amongst the potential candidates in combining long experience of central banking, huge international credibility in economics, deep expertise in financial regulation and a firsthand experience of private sector financial institutions. He is acknowledged as the outstanding central banker of his generation” said Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, the man responsible for nominating Carney in November of last year. Nevertheless, the deal’s detractors have cast some skepticism on Carney’s coming tenure. On December 16th, the Guardian ran an article expressing the idea that Carney’s new ideas might turn up wholly insufficient results and that his proposed policy changes may not be much of a change at all. In his new post, Carney will have more policy influence than his predecessors. The Bank of England will be given expanded financial regulatory powers starting in 2013, such as the ability to set bank capital requirements. This will allow Carney to employ some of his expertise gained at the G20. His primary stated concerns are deflation and price stability, as well as adequate regulation of the financial sector, especially concerning the Too-Big-To-Fail issue. Among OECD countries, Canada is the member nation who has best managed to navigate the crisis, having contained the fallout of 2008 through prudent financial regulatio…
disambiguating description: Today, on July 1st, Canadian-born Mark Carney is to assume governorship of the Bank of England. In a show of professional meritocracy, the BOE is the first central bank to hire a foreign economist as its director. Carney is the first non-Briton to be appointed to direct the BOE since Bank’s establishment in 1694.
date posted: 2013-06-30T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-07-07T12:33:24Z
language: en
keywords: Bank of England
keywords: UK
keywords: Mark Carney
keywords: Central Bank Canada
keywords: economists
type: blog
disciplines: politics
disciplines: internationaleconomics
disciplines: publiceconomicspolicy
disciplines: economics
disciplines: financialeconomics
disciplines: socialscience
discipline labels: Politics
discipline labels: International Economics (JEL F)
discipline labels: Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Financial Economics (JEL G)
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences

Is there a Top Economics Blog?
type: Article
title: Is there a Top Economics Blog?
description: In order to do that, I have pulled together some of the blog rankings from around the Internet to look at how they define the number one spot. The most immediate conclusion is that there is very little crossover in methodology and next to no year-on-year comparison. This is not, however, wholly surprising, as the preferences of blogs and bloggers are, by their nature, subject to personal interest. Diving in a little deeper the most convincing rankings seem to be the following: J.P. Katz & Associates (Consulting Firm, USA) published their top 15 Economics and Finance Blog list in 2010, meaning that in the context of the digital world, it is a bit out of date and possibly missing some newcomers. They based their list on those blogs distinguishable by their “high quality, general interest, and usefulness.” Not quite a scientific study, but interesting none the less. They give their top spot to Economix (NY Times). Also in 2010, Alen Mattich of the WSJ put together a strong list of his favourite blogs, commenting on the apparent merging of the blogosphere and mainstream media – with “amateur bloggers” now being published in the latter category. His number one spot goes to Marginal Revolution. He describes reading MR as “nipping into a world-class local bar, where the drinks are always perfectly mixed, the atmosphere is relaxed and civilized, while intelligent conversation and serendipity are available on tap.” In December 2011, Constantine von Hoffman with Inc. listed his “10 Essential Economics Blogs” based on his (once again not very scientific) method (i.e. his opinion), judging blogs by their relevance to ongoing business trends. The first instance of a, as the author calls it, “pseudo-scientific study” on economics blogs appears on, “Suitpossum” by Brett Scott. Included in his methodology were: position in other reputable rankings and appearances in other bloggers’ blogrolls. Each blog received points through his 3 rounds of data collection and were then ranked on …
disambiguating description: Following my last post listing our favourite economics blogs, I have looked a little closer at the blogging community and who the potential contenders are for THE coveted position of top economics blog.
date posted: 2013-06-27T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-07-07T12:34:39Z
employment type: onsite
language: en
keywords: economics
keywords: Blogs
keywords: Rankings
keywords: Blog
keywords: finance
type: blog
disciplines: economics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Professor Rating: Is It Students' Business?
type: Article
title: Professor Rating: Is It Students' Business?
description: Perhaps in some ways ahead of the game in this regard are the so-called “professor-rating” websites. These rely almost completely on input from (former) students and, much like hotel or holiday comparison sites, in many cases combine written comments and feedback with a fixed numerical rating system. These platforms are not without their fair share of controversy, however, with criticism focusing on the anonymous nature of the feedback and the difficulty for lecturers to respond on some platforms. Some professors have also suggested that critical comments, especially when factually incorrect, may leave the person commenting and/or the hosting platform open to legal action. Below are some links to leading professor ratings websites. If you use these or other services, or have an opinion about the merit of online rating platforms in general, unlike some professors, we welcome your comments at the end of the article! Rate My Professor Ratemyprofessor.com is probably the highest profile professor-rating site currently online. Focused on the USA, it also covers colleges and universities in Canada, the UK and some major universities in other countries too. Ratemyprofessor.com allows users to post an anonymous rating according to a range of factors including easiness, friendliness and clarity, as well as write a comment. There is also an option to flag “hot” professors. An interesting feature of Ratemyprofessor.com is the ability for professors to respond to the ratings and comments about them. In addition, there is a “Professors Strike Back” video section, where professors are filmed responding to a selection of the critical comments posted about them. For many students in North America, Ratemyprofessor.com is the authoritative source for information about what to expect from the lecturer in a forthcoming course, and may increasingly become so for students in other countries. Other organisations have also used the data on Ratemyprofessor.com to compile lists of the top un…
disambiguating description: In recent months the INOMICS blog has featured a series of posts about rankings of departments and universities. Traditionally, ranking has practically been an academic discipline in itself, with big names like QS, the Times Newspaper and in Economics the citation listings compiled by REPEC, dominating the field. However a trend towards a kind of “crowd-sourcing” of ranking has started to appear. The Shanghai ARWU was one of the earliest major ranking bodies to introduce this, but others are following.
date posted: 2013-06-19T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-07-07T12:35:32Z
employment type: onsite
language: en
keywords: reviews
keywords: ratings
keywords: Professors
keywords: phd
type: blog
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: education
disciplines: law
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disciplines: psychology
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
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discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Introduction to Econometrics
type: Article
title: Introduction to Econometrics
description: 1) Learn the basics of Econometrics with Mark Thoma, Professor of Economics at the University of Oregon. You can find his recorded lectures on YouTube. 2) A selection of the best articles about a widely spread software R and its application to your research you can read at “R-bloggers”. 3) Econometrics by Simulation is dedicated to simulations in both Stata and R and maintained by a PhD student of the Michigan State University. 4) The blog “Coffee and Econometrics in the Morning” with its basic commands explanations and video tutorials about R might be very helpful for the beginners. 5) Check out “Econometrics Beat” – the blog of Dave Giles, professor in Econometrics. Here you can find recommendations on which current papers in econometrics to read, as well as some useful information on how to cope with EViews and hints regarding Regression Models. 6) A less scientific but very creative approach to econometrics can be found in “Guy’s Econometrics Blog”. 7) If you are looking for ways to understand applied econometrics and quantitative methods better, have a look at the materials in Econometric Sense. 8 ) Timberlake Consultants, has organized two Econometrics Summer Schools, one in Oxford (UK) and another in Cambridge (UK) this July. This is a good opportunity to expand your econometrics skills and learn from the leading professors in the field. 9) If you consider yourself a profound Econometrician already and want to share your knowledge with the world as well as to discuss the present achievements and the future challenges of the discipline, you can participate in the “Spatial Econometrics Association VII World Conference” taking place in Washington DC on July 10-12, 2013. Image Credit: Robert Shaw
disambiguating description: Econometrics is something towards which many people have mixed feelings: both fear and respect. If you want to get a degree in economics, however, there is no way you can get away without studying econometrics on some level; and if you want to become a great economist you will have to master it: to build models, run regressions and (hopefully) predict the future. The economics profession has been blamed for failing to predict the global financial crisis, but as econometrics is considered to be one of the core disciplines to help prevent a recurrence in the future, we have collected a number of useful links for online learning and self-improvement in this field.
date posted: 2013-06-06T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-18T15:33:09Z
language: en
keywords: Master
keywords: Summer School
keywords: econometrics
keywords: MA
keywords: Blogs
keywords: phd
type: advice
disciplines: economics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: econometricsstatisticsquantitative
disciplines: statistics
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
discipline labels: Statistics

Navigating the PhD Literature
type: Article
title: Navigating the PhD Literature
description: Research/subject literature. The first category is simple and straightforward. It encompasses the subject or subjects you are researching, the issues you are looking into, and the broad field you are exploring. It is the literature meant to support your research in every possible way and the reason you embarked on your research project in the first place. This type of literature is unique to each PhD student, as it is tailored to an individual research topic. Methods literature. The methods literature is somewhat less exclusive to an individual PhD student. Depending on your study and method of enquiry you might lean towards qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods, each of which have their own methodological approaches and methods of data collection and analysis. In my case, for example, I rely on elite interviews and documents (qualitative method & text analysis) to decipher meanings behind the narrative of ‘soft power’ (discourse analysis) that drive relevant policies undertaken by Russia’s key decision-makers and institutions (bureaucratic politics/organisational process) in order to establish a link between the foreign policy process and the outcome (foreign policy analysis). For each of these methods, there is a plethora of literature outlining how-to and best practices to ensure that you are making the most of the information you have available. Methods literature is in a league of its own and is as important as the topic literature. ‘How to do your PhD’ literature. Finally, there is the literature on the more practical and logistical aspects of pursuing a doctoral degree. This type of literature would be useful to any research student as it provides lots of pointers on each stage of a PhD student’s life, from building a productive relationship with your supervisor to generally leading a well-balanced lifestyle for the sake of you and your thesis. Some books and other sources are more general than others. For example, Pat Cryer’s The Research Student’s Gui…
disambiguating description: The literature research students need to rely on throughout all of their thesis writing is diverse. Broadly categorized there are three types of literature useful for PhD students: research/topic literature, methods literature, and ‘how to do your PhD’ literature. A somewhat similar classification of PhD materials can, for example, be found in Chris Hart’s Doing a Literature Search: A Comprehensive Guide for the Social Sciences (2010, Sage, p.2), which I recommend immensely.
date posted: 2013-06-02T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-18T15:34:24Z
language: en
keywords: economics
keywords: Literature
keywords: Public Policy
keywords: methods
keywords: Research
keywords: social science
keywords: phd
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: education
disciplines: law
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: psychology
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: Marketing
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Education
discipline labels: Law
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Psychology
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

How Students Look for and Choose Masters Courses
type: Article
title: How Students Look for and Choose Masters Courses
description: Timing. The INOMICS Course Search is active all year round, as academic calendars and applica- tion deadlines vary by country and study program. However, regardless of regional differences, the interest in Masters programs, in particular, tends to peak in May and September. Course Aggregation Platforms. According to Google, most students search for listings of masters courses, rather than directly for specific courses or subject areas. As such, the presence of masters courses on platforms like INOMICS is an important way for students to find them. First-hand Student Experience. After identifying a country and programs of interest, students look for first-hand experiences before taking a more informed decision. As it is not always possible to contact alumni personally, they will search for available experiences online. Testimonials and videos with real students featured in them are without a doubt a powerful means of filling this information gap. Quality of Information. Comprehensive and well-presented information online can become a key factor for prospective students in their decision to opt for a study program. This includes coverage of all relevant information like modules, entry requirements, student profiles, application details, fees and financial arrangements, internships, future career opportunities and support for international students. Language. Many universities in non English-Speaking countries struggle to provide the necessary information for international students in English. Even if knowledge of the local language is vital for studies, pages in English are important for a university and its programs to be found online.
disambiguating description: Less than a decade ago student relied on word of mouth and the information available in their universities when choosing a Masters Program. Today, internet-based searching is the foremost source of advice when it comes to exploring opportunities for postgraduate education. Students who are interested in studying abroad in particular turn to search engines and course-listing platforms in their search, and often make their decisions based on the information presented online. Using our own and published data about online behavior, it is possible to identify the key trends in how people search for study programs. Understanding these trends is vital for universities to stay competitive in the global educational market.
date posted: 2013-05-09T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-18T15:34:52Z
employment type: onsite
language: en
keywords: student recruitment
keywords: master program
type: advice
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University Rankings – Top Economics Departments in Latin America
type: Article
title: University Rankings – Top Economics Departments in Latin America
description: As it was pointed in our earlier posts about Rankings of Economics Departments, unfortunately there is a lack of comprehensive rankings systems for specific disciplines, and specially so for specific geographic regions. In this case, the QS Latin American University Rankings is based on two types of surveys and a set of indicators. The first survey is to measure the academic reputation of the university; therefore it is carried out among the academics in charge of evaluating universities according to their research results. A second survey is aimed at employers who evaluate the quality of graduates, thus a business reputation can be evaluated. Additionally different indicators are taken into account, such as the number of studies and publications, the ratio between the number of students and teachers, and the number of doctorates. 250 institutions in the region were evaluated. As a result, Chilean and Brazilian universities dominate the top of the list. Mexico and Colombia are the next on the list of recognized economics departments in Latin America. QS LATIN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY RANKINGS No Institution Country Score 1 Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Chile 99.98 2 Universidade Estadual de Campinas Brazil 97.55 3 Universidad de Chile Chile 93.73 4 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Mexico 92.83 5 Universidad de Los Andes Colombia Colombia 90.37 6 Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) Mexico 85.81 7 Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro – PUC – Rio Brazil 76.5 As an complementary option, RePEC shows in the Top 25% Economic Departments, a list of the best economics faculties around the world. The Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Chile represent the Latin American region. However, due to the number of institutions that are registered, the list is not fully complete. When looking for the best University or academic program, it is always recommended to make use of additional criteria. Different rankings correlate different…
disambiguating description: The application deadline for the winter semester in many Latin American universities is approaching. To help those considering further education or work in this region we are sharing a list of top Economics Departments in Latin America. If you are interested in universities in other regions, check out our previous posts on the Top 10 Economics Departments in Europe and Top 10 Economics Institutions in Asia. The following list is based on the QS Latin American University Rankings for Economics and Econometrics.
date posted: 2013-05-09T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-18T15:35:49Z
language: en
keywords: South America
keywords: economics
keywords: university
keywords: latin america
keywords: Rankings
keywords: departments
keywords: Econometrics
type: advice
disciplines: internationaleconomics
disciplines: economics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: International Economics (JEL F)
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)