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Proficiency Exams in French, German and Spanish: Top Language Certificates
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title: Proficiency Exams in French, German and Spanish: Top Language Certificates
description: The European Language Certificate (TELC) tests are the most widely recognized of all language exams, partially because they adhere to a clear and uniform structure. Regardless of which language you are being tested on, TELC scores are graded along the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), which ranges from A1 through C2, as you can see in the table below. In general, a minimum of B2 standing is required to study at university, while B1 is the minimum to begin work in a foreign language. A1 Beginner A2 Elementary B1 Intermediate B2 Upper Intermediate C1 Advanced C2 Proficient French Diplôme dEtudes en langue française (DELF) The DELF exam is offered at various levels along the CEFR scale. The test generally lasts about three hours and is divided into four sections: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, speaking and writing. The DELF can be taken at testing centers around the world. If you receive a score of B2 or above, this will qualify you for entrance into French universities. Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) The DALF is similar in nature to the DELF, though the level of French used throughout the exam is higher. Additionally, an oral presentation must be prepared during the speaking component. It can also be taken at centers around the world. The DALF is aimed at individuals in the C1 to C2 range. If you pass the DALF, you will receive a certificate stating proficiency within this range, which will allow for entrance into French universities and show a level of fluency sufficient for most jobs. German Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Test DaF) The Test DaF is offered at testing centers around the world. It is standardized and consists of four sections: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, academic writing and oral expression. While the Test DaF roughly corresponds to the B2 to C1 level, it is scored along its own rubric and expressed in three levels, TDN 3, TDN 4 and TDN 5. Some German universities admit students with a sc…
disambiguating description: If you are interested in working or studying in a French, German or Spanish speaking country, you will almost certainly need to provide proof of language skills. While exact requirements differ between institutions, there are certain exams that are more widely accepted than others. Following up on our recent post on English proficiency tests, in this post we will offer you an overview of the most respected language exams from around the globe for French, German and Spanish.
date posted: 2014-08-06T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-05-19T08:34:47Z
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Writing A Thesis This Summer? 10 Tips on How to Stay Motivated
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title: Writing A Thesis This Summer? 10 Tips on How to Stay Motivated
description: 1. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. The desire to finish your thesis can be consuming, and for good reason, of course. Be sure to plan a set schedule for yourself, as the Learning Center at the University of Sydney explains, which includes benchmarks concerning all of the progress that should be completed. You will feel uplifted once you finish editing numerous chapters or hand in the next section of your thesis to an advisor by your set deadline. Don’t forget to evaluate your progress each week to make sure you’re on track. 2. Everybody makes mistakes. Is it too hot to concentrate or did you accidentally fall asleep for five hours, instead of just resting for five minutes? Don’t dwell too long on your “mistake” of not finishing a task that you had set aside for your thesis, instead forgive yourself, push ahead and keep writing. You can do it! 3. If your (thesis paper) boat is sinking, call for help. If you have exerted all your energy into a portion of your thesis and find that you’re getting nowhere, share your concerns with classmates or people who are the most important to you. You will more than likely receive motivational and positive feedback, giving you the urge to set sail once again. 4. Keep a notepad. While brainstorming or writing you might find that random thoughts continue to invade your head, disrupting all well intended notions during your thesis. Do you need to email a future employer later, or call someone on your thesis committee? All those thoughts can wait. I’ve found it exceedingly helpful to keep a colorful pad of sticky notes or a favorite notebook close by where I can scribble down daily to-do’s, so my mind won’t be cluttered when writing or proofreading. 5. Find your happy place. For most of us this would mean a seaside view with a cool beverage in hand, however, you’ll become feel much more motivated to produce quality work when you can write in a comfortable and familiar atmosphere. Investigate all the cafés around your neighborhood,…
disambiguating description: Instead of relaxing by the pool, engaging in night long barbecues or taking long awaited beach vacations, do you find yourself smoldering in the summer heat at your local library, or at your very own disheveled desk, mustering what little willpower you have left to write your thesis? As a current graduate student at the American University in Cairo I share your woes, and perhaps sleep depriving fears, but believe me when I say there is light, and the promise of a blissful graduation, at the end of that slightly terrifying thesis tunnel. Whether or not you’ve established a sizeable outline or built a praiseworthy bibliography, you will need to keep writing, and not succumb to the dastardly clutches of summertime procrastination, to ultimately reach your deadline. The key to thesis writing during this scorching summer is to stay motivated, even if it takes pitchers of iced coffee and copious amount of frozen yogurt to get you through! Take a look at my top ten tips on how to stay motivated while writing your thesis this sunny season.
date posted: 2014-08-03T22:00:00Z
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Quality Information Increases Student Interest in Universities
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title: Quality Information Increases Student Interest in Universities
description: On the other side, marketing departments at universities look for the best option to attract students to their programs. Decisions about media channels dominate their strategies – but what about the content? Which information is best to give to students so that they choose the right programs? At INOMICS, we have thought about the best options to connect the needs of these groups by coming up with the new INOMICS platforms for Programs and Scholarships. The new categories give advertisers the possibility to offer prospective students high-quality information about their university and specific programs being offered. Moreover, it gives institutions the chance to include detailed information about courses, funding options and even hints about the percent of international students and class size. It has been proven that well informed students make better decisions and are more engaged with educational opportunities. At the same, it is known that high-quality leads are more valuable than untargeted advertising that results in low commitment from program applicants. Based on such information, our new products seek to give universities an opportunity to fully show their competitive advantage and state clear reasons why students should choose their institution for studying and developing their career. Are you interested in promoting your Master’s and PhDs programs to recruit high quality students? Are you interested in attracting high performing, committed students to your institution? Take a look at the opportunities INOMICS has to offer. Posting a program, posting a scholarship or combining these two options can give a clear boost to the number of applications and can help your university manage and promote its brand.
disambiguating description: When a student chooses a program, it’s not only a decision about a subject and place of study, but also a choice regarding future career. Such a choice has a big impact on students’ dreams, plans, budgets and decisions that affect their personal and social life for at least the next 2 or 4 years.
date posted: 2014-07-28T22:00:00Z
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Jobs Posted Over the Summer Get 3x More Applicants
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title: Jobs Posted Over the Summer Get 3x More Applicants
description: There are several reasons for this phenomenon. First of all, the competition to get our users’ attention is lower. Many institutions promote their new open positions in peak seasons like spring or autumn, so potential applicants are not exposed to that many announcements during summer. This allows them to stay particularly focused on announcements listed on INOMICS. Additionally, summer is the best time to attract the attention of qualified yet “passive” candidates who are driven to the platform to look for other content, such as conferences. The CTR is calculated by taking the ratio of users who click the “Apply now” button to users viewing the announcement page. This ratio indicates how much interest potential candidates have in the announcement, and the probability of such a user submitting an application can be inferred from this data. To share your new positions with INOMICS users, take a look at our advertising options here.
disambiguating description: Based on our experience here at INOMICS, as well as by examining site usage statistics, we can confirm that the click through rate (CTR) on Standard jobs advertised in summer is significantly higher than throughout the rest of the year.
date posted: 2014-07-23T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-01T22:05:20Z
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Experts Talk: An Interview with Dr. Ed Dolan
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title: Experts Talk: An Interview with Dr. Ed Dolan
description: Ed Dolan, who writes the popular Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog (which is also hosted on EconoMonitor), is the first expert we interviewed for a new series titled Experts Talk, conducted by INOMICS. We proposed this series as a way to tap into the experiences and ideas of leaders from diverse fields, with economics being the natural place for us to start. We were very pleased to have Dr. Dolan be our first guest in this series. We hope you find his answers as insightful and interesting as we do! Both your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are in Russian Studies. How did you make the leap from the Russian and East-European Institute at Indiana University to earning a PhD in economics at Yale? When I started studying Russian in college, I concentrated on language and literature. By the time I graduated, I was getting nervous about career prospects as a Russian literature teacher, so I followed the advice of friends who suggested adding some more practical subject—economics in my case. The REEI at Indiana University was a perfect fit. It was a double Master’s degree program, one degree in Soviet area studies (more literature but with politics, geography, history and other subjects added) and simultaneously a Master’s degree in economics. From there, continuing to a PhD at Yale was a natural step. My studies at Yale included the expected broad background in economic theory and econometrics, but I kept up my interest in Russia by writing a dissertation on the early history of economic planning in the Soviet Union. After teaching at multiple American universities, including Dartmouth and the University of Chicago, you moved to Russia in 1990 and began teaching at the State Finance Academy. Can you briefly describe that experience? The “briefly” part is hard. It was quite an adventure. My wife (who is also a graduate of the REEI) and I had always been frustrated that we had never had the opportunity to live and work in Russia for an extended time—long enough to turn our bookish Russia…
disambiguating description: We spoke with Dr. Dolan about his crossover interests in Russian literature and economics (and how he made that combination work to his advantage), his experience working in Moscow during the last years of the Soviet Union and why he recommends the MBA degree, among other topics.
date posted: 2014-06-22T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-07-15T16:32:10Z
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The Benefits of International Students for Universities
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title: The Benefits of International Students for Universities
description: Without any doubt, the mobilization of students is a popular topic nowadays among people interested in expanding their knowledge frontiers. However, what does it represent for university marketers? Speaking frankly, marketing departments at universities and other teaching institutes view international students as a gold mine. This is the case not only because of the high rates that they must pay to study in a foreign institution, but also because of the cultural richness have they provided to the academic and cultural environment. The monetary benefit that foreign students represent for their host institutions is well known. With higher universities fees and education taxes, foreigners are committed to paying around 50% more money than a standard national candidate. Recruitment planning and market forecasting make people experts on the topic, yet the potential of international students is still sometimes underestimated. In order to understand the multiple doors foreign students open to institutions, we decided to twist the topic and give it a new focus, emphasizing the benefits of having international students at universities. For instance: * International students enrich the diversity of the university * They enrich the experience of other students on the campus * They promote cultural awareness at the university: events and cultural groups allow students to share and learn from each other’s food and traditions * They promote new languages and cultural adaptability, which benefits both students and university staff. Interacting with people from other countries and continents increases the cultural adaptability of everyone at the university * They offer an opportunity to promote the university and country abroad: happy international students generate word of mouth promotion to their families and friends * They enrich classes with different perspectives on topics and theories: discussions and debates at university will be richer and will compile variety of thoughts *…
disambiguating description: Globalization has changed the panorama of the education, giving more options to students to choose the place where they want to study next. Nowadays, students from all over the world can enroll in a program in destinations they had never imagined. Moreover, high quality of education, career options and discovering of new cultures encourage young people to increase the percentage of foreign students at prestigious universities around the globe.
date posted: 2014-06-15T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-06-22T09:10:38Z
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Why Hiring an International Candidate Can Benefit Your Workplace
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title: Why Hiring an International Candidate Can Benefit Your Workplace
description: Moreover, with personal and professional networks continuing to expand, people are increasingly willing to make the leap and move abroad for a new job. In fact, according to the 2013 INOMICS Job Market Report, location was consistently ranked as the least important factor for economists taking a new step in their career. Yet, many organizations are still hesitant to look internationally when recruiting new employees. Visa restrictions and language difficulties are generally cited as issues standing in the way of hiring a candidate from outside an organization’s home country. Quite often, however, the enthusiasm, diligence and diverse background of an international employee will more than make up for any initial hassle with visa paperwork or a perceived language barrier. For instance, international candidates likely have diverse experience in how to approach problems, work on projects and handle workplace issues that may arise. Following the old adage that two brains are better than one, multiple ways of approaching a job leads to a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment. Furthermore, hiring internationally can also create a boost for current employees. Diversifying a team and adding fresh skills and ideas can invigorate your entire organization. In terms of language, adding a new language to a workplace can offer other employees a way to connect to a different culture and practice their own language skills. By hiring internationally, you will thereby create a contemporary work environment that benefits all employees. INOMICS users represent this contemporary workforce – diverse, talented and globally connected. A new class of highly educated young people is emerging around the world, and tapping into this market is a key strategy for keeping your organization future oriented, culturally engaged and internationally relevant. INOMICS recognizes the importance of international recruitment and offers you a way to take advantage of this global market. Image Credit…
disambiguating description: With more and more students earning degrees abroad, the mobility of highly educated young people continues to be on the rise. As standardization helps ease recognition barriers both in the European Union and around the globe, it is more common than ever for young professionals to earn a degree in one country and then work in another.
date posted: 2014-06-02T14:22:45Z
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Importance of Online Presence in Promoting Programs and Courses
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title: Importance of Online Presence in Promoting Programs and Courses
description: Among the broad options for increasing awareness of the university in the student community, rankings presence, social media activities, fairs attendance and traditional online and offline advertisement seem to be good solutions to focus on. The presence of universities and departments in rankings is perhaps the most known option for attracting students, since students take them into account when making informed choices regarding the best institutions and quality education. However, nowadays, the technology and behaviour of the target group indicate a heightened importance of online advertisement on the impact of institutions. There are a number of ranking types measuring quality of education, number of researchers and publications, ratio professors/students, number of accreditations. But what we sometimes ignore is the existence of quite structured rankings measuring the web presence and online impact of universities. This impact, in addition to the technological behaviour of young people, opens a new sphere of focus in the advertisement of programs, courses and scholarships in a more efficient and less expensive way: online. To illustrate more about the importance of the online presence of institutions, widely used rankings like webometrics and 4icu list universities around the world according to their official presence in Facebook, recognized websites and communities, web visibility and activity. The impact, presence, openness and excellence of the published information of the institution become essential for positioning the university in the first places. Last week we published valuable information on securing a top spot in the world wide web, focusing on university websites. The recommendation now is to focus on the development of high quality content in third parties pages. All those links count for institutional prestige and presence in the virtual world. Moreover, to build institutional profiles in well recognized platforms will help increase the amount of v…
disambiguating description: One of the biggest concerns of marketing departments at universities and graduate schools is the right promotion of the educational opportunities the institution offers. From online to offline channels, universities look for the best option to bring better conversion rates and high quality prospective students.
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Why Internships are Important for All Organizations
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title: Why Internships are Important for All Organizations
description: 1. Diversifying your team Sometimes employers think that it’s not worth it to train someone who will only remain in their organization for a short period. Interns can often fill important gaps, however, and their work can improve the efficiency of any team. Interns should not be hired in place of employees, but rather to boost growing areas or bring in a fresh outlook. Adding a new perspective can create the diversity necessary to prompt innovation and heighten the potential of a given department. 2. Expanding your workforce If you are looking to expand but are unsure about launching a full search for a new employee, beginning by offering internships is a lucrative alternative. In doing so, you can save time and money on a hiring search while also testing out a possible candidate. If you find that an intern fits well with your organization then you already have a loyal employee before they’ve even joined your staff. 3. Boosting your brand Even if you are not looking to expand your permanent staff, hiring interns is a great way to increase brand recognition. By offering a positive experience to a student or young professional, you can heighten the reputation of your organization exponentially. Through word of mouth, social media and other online sites, interns will bring a high level of online traffic to your organization’s site. Moreover, they will help build your reputation as a worthwhile employer, boosting your positive image in future employee’s eyes.
disambiguating description: Although students and young professionals know that internships can be a great way to gain experience and help fill up their CVs, sometimes employers might not realize that hiring interns can be equally important for them and their organization. In order to highlight the ways in which internships can be mutually beneficial, we’d like to focus on three key reasons why hiring interns is advantageous for any organization.
date posted: 2014-04-14T22:00:00Z
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The Economics of Humor
type: Article
title: The Economics of Humor
description: But first, we wanted to highlight a few people bold enough to knowingly connect economics and comedy on a regular basis. Yoram Bauman, who earned his PhD in economics at the University of Washington, is the only person out there (as far as we could tell) who works as a Stand-Up Economist. He used to be featured on Comedy Central and can now be seen on the PBS NewsHour in the United States, and he also tours the country spouting economics-related humor on college campuses, in high school auditoriums and on the occasional military base. He uses stand-up comedy to push for issues like education reform and a carbon tax, the latter being something he was part of creating and promoting in British Columbia, Canada. Bauman got into the comedy world in 2003 after publishing a parody of the “ten principles of economics” in a journal focused on science humor called the Annals of Improbable Research. This journal promotes “research that makes people laugh and then think,” which seems like a logical sequence for articles combining science and humor. Improbable Research also hosts live shows, a newspaper column and a blog, all of which cover diverse topics in the realm where science and comedy intersect. Other economists who have expanded their careers into the lighter side of economics include Tim Harford, who goes by the moniker The Undercover Economist. Among his many accomplishments (radio host, weekly columnist, visiting fellow at Oxford), is the publication of a best-selling book also called The Undercover Economist, which delved into “familiar situations in unfamiliar ways.” This book, and much of Harford’s work, act as something of a British counterpart to the work of U.S. economist Steven D. Levitt, who co-authored the book Freakonomics, and now co-writes a blog and co-hosts a podcast, both of the same name. While not strictly related to humorous topics, the many endeavors of both Harford and Levitt push the boundaries of traditional economics to introduce the public to …
disambiguating description: This April 1st, we figured we’d spare you another bogus announcement or unfortunate attempt at a corporate joke and instead delve into the murky place where economics and humor intersect. If all you’re hoping for is a few economist jokes, (like the classic “Three Economists Go Hunting” jab we highlighted in a previous entry), then don’t worry, you’ll find some of those at the end of the post.
date posted: 2014-03-31T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-06-22T09:06:05Z
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Organizing a Conference: Most Common Challenges
type: Article
title: Organizing a Conference: Most Common Challenges
description: 1. Money: It is no surprise that finances, to a large extent, determine the success of the event – that is why it is vital to start searching for sponsors early. If you have a set budget from your depart- ment – use it wisely. Additionally, don’t forget that a conference fee, when paid in advance, can be a major source of financial means for the event, although it can prevent some qualified candidates from attending 2. Delegate Recruitment: The main take-away participants will have from a conference is their communication and experience exchange with peers. For this reason, qualified and active dele- gates are vital. However finding them, especially in big quantities, is always a challenge. 3. Speakers: The reputation of keynote speakers adds enormously to the reputation of a confe- rence. However, prominent people have busy schedules and usually have dozens of events to choose from. 4. The Right Time and the Right Place: Conferences on every topic have a lot of com- petition – scheduling an event smartly and avoiding an overlap with other major industry events is vital, but might not be easy. The right venue, right timing and right location always contribute to the success of the event. How to cope with these challenges? Even though there is no ultimate remedy for all prob- lems, the challenges mentioned above all require one fundamental thing: timely and smart promotion of the event. If you can bring your message and the value of the event to the right people, be it potential sponsors, delegates or speakers, many of these challenges can be avoided. Sure, there will be thousands of other con- ferences on similar topics, often with bigger resources or more prominent speakers. But if you can communi- cate effectively what makes your conference different, you will find your event can punch above its weight and increase its chance of all-round success. If you need any support presenting your conference in the best way, our team is always happy to support you, just drop…
disambiguating description: There are many reasons why institutions and individuals engage in conference organization, be it an international congress or a local workshop on a specific area of economics or finance. In academia, it is a great way to publicize your research work, to educate a wider public about a certain issue or simply to bring together experts from the same field and share the state of research. In business, it is the ultimate way to expand a network, market your company and often pave the way to future clients. Regardless of the type of institution, all conference organizers face the same challenges, especially when organizing an event for the first time.
date posted: 2013-12-08T23:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-06-22T09:01:52Z
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Academic Interview Tips
type: Article
title: Academic Interview Tips
description: Interviews for any kind of job are stressful. In a short period of time you need to show the best of yourself, and sell yourself to a potential employer. This is always challenging, especially if you are doing so for the first time. In light of this, we decided to aggregate a number of tips on how to make your interviews for an academic position go more smoothly. This can hopefully help increase your chances of getting the job of your dreams in a university or college, especially in preparation for the upcoming American Economic Association Meeting 2014. Obviously there is no single prescription of what to do and how to behave in an interview, but there are some important guidelines to follow. Plan your Time: don’t miss your deadlines Plan your applications in advance and remember that many positions for autumn 2014 are already open. Today, November 14, is an important date for those interested in the American economics job market – the Economics Job Market Signaling registration is officially open and will run for the next two weeks. Do your Homework: know how to present your research and know the institution you apply for It may sound obvious, but the fact that you have to be prepared for each interview cannot be overstated. Thorough research about the institution you apply for as well as about people who will interview you (if you know the names) is an absolute prerequisite. Of course you need to be ready to talk about yourself and your research. The best strategy is to have a shorter and a longer summary version of your research paper and use the one necessary according to the situation. You should also be able to discuss the significance of your research, its potential limitations and further steps you plan to take. Expect Tricky Questions: it is not just about your research You have to be ready to answer different “Why?” and “How?” questions, and not all of them are going to be about your research. The most obvious ones are “Why did you apply for this specific…
disambiguating description: Pursuing an academic career is very different from working in the private sector in many ways, including in terms of the application and recruitment process, even before you start in your first job!
date posted: 2013-11-13T23:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-05-12T10:43:38Z
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How To Make The Most out of Your Summer School Experience
type: Article
title: How To Make The Most out of Your Summer School Experience
description: ​Learning Learning is best enjoyed as a collaborative experience, so you'll get more out of teaching if you are engaged with and encouraging towards other students. Ask for their opinions on the material you're learning, find out about their topics of interest and tell them about yours. Summer schools can be less formal and more discursive than most university teaching, so there's also more chances to discuss with the lecturers and to share your own opinions. Be bold, ask questions, and venture into topics you're not so familiar with, and you'll gain much more from your summer school experience. Specific skills Summer schools often offer the chance to learn skills specific to your discipline, such as experimental techniques, statistical analysis, or programming languages. If you're hoping to gain a new skill in your summer time, it helps to do some preparatory reading and practise before you attend, so that you can be sure you've mastered the basics. That way, you can use your time with the lecturers or instructors as constructively as possible, getting their help on the kind issues which require specialist knowledge you won't find elsewhere. Research Some summer schools will be geared towards working on one research project over the summer, under the supervision of faculty. This will give you the chance to see and participate in a professional research environment, and can be an invaluable experience when planning your own future research. Remember to take plenty of notes on each stage of the project; try to find out what role each researcher plays and what skills they work with. This information will be a great guide for you if you undertake independent research of your own. Networking An important aspect of summer schools is making contact with other students and professionals in your field. You'll have the chance to talk to people from all over the world who are working in your topic, to hear about their work and to tell them about yours. Do be friendly and appr…
disambiguating description: If you're interested in attending a summer school this year, now is the time to start planning. Once you've selected a school to attend and been accepted, here are some of the ways that you can make the most out of your summer school experience.
date posted: 2013-11-02T15:02:50Z
date modified: 2026-05-13T19:56:10Z
language: en
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Internships in Economics – Lessons from an Economist!
type: Article
title: Internships in Economics – Lessons from an Economist!
description: Having gone through the cumbersome process myself and having successfully crossed over into a “real job” after a tedious string of internships, here are a few lessons and tips I would like to share with you, no matter which part of the internship journey you are currently navigating through. Lesson 1: Do what interests you! It is important to go for an internship in a discipline that really interests you. In the long run companies will hire you for the skills you can offer them and this decision will not be based on the reputation of the company where you did your summer internship. Work experience in a local unknown NGO in Congo is as valuable as an internship at the Big 4 consulting firms in New York. Bottom line, do something you are good at, pick out solid skills you can apply in life and don´t make a company´s reputation the top factor in your decision. Lesson 2: Building expertise or versatility? You can stick to the same area of interest as you proceed or you can be versatile in your choice of internships! There is no golden rule about what works. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that sticking to one area of interest builds a certain credibility of expertise in that area and may lead to brownie points for you from recruiters who want specialists. Having said that, I firmly believe that while in university, one should have full freedom to taste different worlds and thereby realize with experience what they would ultimately like to do. As long as you can explain your path and give convincing reasons for the choices you made, no experience is inferior to another. Lesson 3: The money will come as you get better! I remember vividly how unpaid internships were looked down upon during my university days. People make you believe that you are selling yourself too low if a company where you intern does not offer you remuneration. Please do not believe this especially if you are at the start of your internship phase in university! As a natural progression, I can gua…
disambiguating description: Whether pursuing a bachelor’s degree in economics or having finished a PhD from a top university, at all stages of the academic pursuits and research careers, young economists have been engaged in the grueling process of finding internships with reputable organizations. While masters and bachelors students aim to gather work experience and transition into full time jobs, PhD candidates attempt to combine their research with the work of relevant organizations.
date posted: 2013-07-16T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-05-13T19:57:38Z
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Using Market Design To Fill Your Masters/PhD Programs
type: Article
title: Using Market Design To Fill Your Masters/PhD Programs
description: A prime example of another situation where this type of economics could be put into action is the university application process, seen by many as cumbersome and inefficient. Roth and others ascertain that by applying the principles of market design to the application process it will streamline the acceptance process, ensuring that the highest percentage of applicants receive a spot at a university. A common issue within the current application model comes after the first round of acceptance letters have been sent and received. Students receiving multiple acceptances have a choice of programs and take their favourite, leaving other institutions with open positions and no students to fill them. On the other side, there are also a number of students who did not receive seats in their top selections and are scrambling to get in somewhere for the approaching academic year. Unfortunately, like many things in higher education, this process will take a while and, in the meantime, many are going to continue to struggle filling their last minute empty courses. INOMICS is committed to helping institutions fill these seats; we can help you find students still looking for a place after the first round of admissions with flexible, targeted Masters and PhD program announcements. Whether you announced your first call with us or not, we can set up a system to remind potential applicants of approaching or extended deadlines. If you want to advertise your PhD position for both categories, then consider other options, like a banner or text-ad on INOMICS. Let us know if you are interested in more solutions at info@inomics.com, and we will work out something that meets your needs.
disambiguating description: As many of your know, the Nobel Prize for Economics 2013 went to a pair of economists for their work in the field of “Market Design” – the study of creating an optimal marketplace to reduce market failures. Al Roth, one of the recipients, is best known for his work in orchestrating kidney transplant matches using such economic principles. While kidneys are his specialty, he has also researched other processes that could be better organized using similar principles.
date posted: 2013-07-01T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-05-13T12:56:37Z
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How to Define Development Economics
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title: How to Define Development Economics
description: In this post we have sought out a number of links to explain what Development Economics is, as well as two Master’s courses in this field taking new students in autumn this year. To start us off, here is a short introduction into Development Economics by Duke University Professor Duncan Thomas: https://youtu.be/L2BjgNvE61c Many aspects of the vast field of Development Economics are covered in the post “Economic Development Broadly Defined” by Joe A. Sumners from the Economic & Community Development Institute. This Investopedia article covers the promotion of economic growth in countries with an Emerging Market Economy. Development Economics was also adopted by the United Nations in their Millennium Development goals aimed at reducing extreme poverty and promoting education and sustainable growth. The article Competing Theories of Economic Development introduces the four schools of economic thought that fall under the general rubric of Development Economics (structuralism, the linear-stages-growth model, the neo-Marxist or dependency theory, and the neoclassical revival of the 1980s). One of the key economists currently exploring development-related topics is NYU Professor Debraj Ray. Check out his Notes for a Course in Development Economics to get more advanced insight into this topic. For frequent updates on issues in Development Economics visit Chris Blatman’s (Assistant Professor at Columbia University) blog. Master’s Courses in Development Economics: 1) MA Development Studies at the International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands 2) MSc in Applied Labour Economics for Development at the International Training Centre of the ILO, Italy
disambiguating description: Time and time again we hear economists seeking to answer the questions: “How and why some countries manage to get rich while others stay poor?” and “What can be done to change this fundamentally wrong situation?”. To help tackle these issues we are dedicating a series of blog posts to the field of Development Economics.
date posted: 2013-06-24T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-06-22T09:00:58Z
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In Memory of Robert Fogel
type: Article
title: In Memory of Robert Fogel
description: His research was primarily in economic history, particularly a subsection thereof known as “Cliometrics,” which is the application of quantitative methods to the study of history. This field was popular as he emerged from his graduate studies and he is often referred to as one of the fathers of the discipline. In his autobiography he describes his motivations behind the study of economics and history as the, “naive belief that by combining the study of history and economics I would quickly discover the fundamental forces that had determined technological and institutional changes over the ages and that such knowledge would point to solutions to the current problems of economic instability and inequity.“ He started his academic journey with a Bachelors Degree in history and economics from Cornell in 1948. After a brief stint with the Communist Party, he returned to university for a Masters (Columbia, 1958) and a PhD (John Hopkins, 1964). Dr. Fogel made his break in the 1960s with his research on the railroad’s economic impact of railroads at the end of the 19th century, which culminated in his 1964 book Railroads and American Economic Growth. After this, he applied a similar model to the economics of slavery in the United States, naturally a very controversial topic. Two books emerged from this research, first, Time on the Cross: The Economics of American Negro Slavery (co-authored by Stanley Engerman) in 1974, followed by Without Consent or Contract: The Rise and Fall of American Slavery in 1989. His Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics, together with Douglass North of Washington University St. Louis was awarded for “for having renewed research in economic history by applying economic theory and quantitative methods in order to explain economic and institutional change.” His obituary on the University of Chicago website can be found here.
disambiguating description: We are sad to share the loss of a great economist yesterday. Robert Fogel, Nobel Laureate (1993, with Douglass North) passed away yesterday at the age of 86. He was a Professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Founding Director of the Center for Population Economics.
date posted: 2013-06-11T22:00:00Z
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What is Inequality? Links and Resources
type: Article
title: What is Inequality? Links and Resources
description: Here is a list of links to economics blogs that are useful for understanding the concept of inequality and economists’ ideas on the topic; as well as a short list of conferences in the field taking place this summer. Links and resources: 1) This educational “Penny Game” helps clarify the underlying causes of unfair welfare distribution 2) OECD’s report on “Growing risk of inequality and poverty as crisis hits the poor hardest” 3) Post-crisis recovery is important, but it can also be uneven in its benefits and increase wealth inequality even more. Comments on that subject can read in The Wall Street Journal blog post: “Only Richest 7% Saw Wealth Gains From 2009 to 2011” 4) Stiglitz’s point of view is slightly different than the mainstream. His article “Inequality that is Holding Back the Recovery”, outlines his perspective. 5) A little bit old, but still relevant article about the vanishing middle class and the prospects of getting richer by investing in education: “Percentages and inequality: where is the middle class?” Conferences: 1) Inequality, Growth and the Middle-Income Trap in China on July 1-2, 2013 jointly organized by China Center for Economic Research, Peking University and Stockholm China Economic Research Institute, Stockholm School of Economics. 2) Fifth Meeting of the Society for the Study of Economics Inequality (ECINEQ) from July 22 -24, 2013 in Bari, Italy. The conference aims to address a rigorous analysis of inequality, welfare and redistribution issues. Former Image Credit: mSeattle
disambiguating description: There exist two sides to every argument; in this one we have on one side a utopian world where everyone is equal and on the other a world where inhabitants don’t want to share what they’ve earned (presumably) by persistence and hard work with others and keep it for themselves. Herein lie the issues of inequality and the question of welfare and income redistribution. There are debates at every level of society, government and especially amongst economists as to where this problem comes from and how to tackle it.
date posted: 2013-05-26T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2026-06-22T08:59:17Z
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When to Start Looking for Young Professionals
type: Article
title: When to Start Looking for Young Professionals
description: In large private companies and organizations, including those recruiting at ASSA, the recruitment of fresh graduates and young professionals tends to be more centralized, with application processes starting in the autumn or early spring. However, not all organizations, and certainly not all countries, are participants in the centralized economics job market. As a result, it becomes tough to withstand this kind of competition for organizations with smaller resource capacities and less international exposure. At INOMICS we have been keeping track of these trends for a number of years through our growing user base and we have noticed that July and August are actually the best months to start looking for candidates for entry-level positions, especially if you are targeting candidates internationally. Even though it is perceived that all the top candidates are already taken a year before graduation, the later job market does not necessarily mean the recruitment of lower quality candidates. Many academically strong students prefer to concentrate on their final thesis work and exams, putting a job search off and delaying their job market entry. As many companies will only start their hiring season in the autumn, the summer months become the best time to approach candidates either getting an early start on their job search or those a little late to the game.
disambiguating description: Job market seasons vary by country and industry, but summer and Christmas time generally stand out as quiet seasons. Often, it causes frustration for fresh graduates, who are exiting universities at both of those times. If some will be lucky enough to have an offer in their hands before the graduation party, more will still be uncertain about their start moving into professional life.
date posted: 2013-05-18T22:00:00Z
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Should You Get a PhD in Economics? Links and Resources
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title: Should You Get a PhD in Economics? Links and Resources
description: 1) General ideas about doing a PhD and your prospects after graduation in “Considering Graduate School in Economics?” by Bill Craighead, Wesleyan University. 2) "How to successfully apply to a PhD in Economics", a guide that covers the most relevant topics when preparing your PhD application. 3) Why a PhD can be a source of dissatisfaction and the negative aspects of obtaining this degree. A little bit less optimistic view-point from The Economist in their article “The disposable academic”. 4) Econ PhD: the level of math abilities and how high your GPA needs to be to enter a competitive program. These and some other useful information can be found in “A Guide for Undergraduates Considering a PhD in Economics” from Dick Startz, Professor of Economics UC Santa Barbara. <11an>limit:3;categories:PhD Programs;disciplines:Economics</11an> 5) If you want to do a PhD but you are not sure if you can find an exciting thesis research topic, read the article“Ph.D. Thesis Research: Where do I Start?” by Don Davis from Columbia University. 6) Want to know how much Economics PhDs earn? Have a look at a snapshot from the “Survey of the Labor Market for New PhD Hires in Economics 2011-2012” or our Economics Job Market Report 2012. 7) Last but not least, if you have decided to pursue a PhD in Economics, but still haven’t found one, check out the selection of PhD courses and scholarships currently offered on the INOMICS website to find your perfect match. Photo Credit: Visionello
disambiguating description: After finishing high school many students think of applying for university and getting at least a Bachelor’s degree. After 3 to 5 years of studying some choose to take their first degree and join the job market, while others decide to continue in university to complete a Masters Degree or even a PhD through additional academic and/or applied research. If you are thinking about taking this final step and doing your PhD, but you are still not sure whether it is right for you, check out the links below to see what you can expect from a PhD program.
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