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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 2 settimane ago
Market Failure
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 4 settimane ago
Private Goods
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 1 mese ago
Free Rider Problem
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- Working Abroad
- Posted 1 mese ago
Working in the USA: How to apply for a work visa after graduation
So, you’re studying for your economics degree in the United States of America. It's going well, and you’re enjoying life in the USA, so much that you’re thinking about staying longer and looking for a job in the US.
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- Study Abroad
- Posted 1 mese ago
Studying in the USA: How to apply for a student visa
So you want to study abroad in the United States of America, the largest economy in the world. In keeping with its “melting pot” reputation, the US has been an education destination for many over the years, and is filled with many high-quality, internationally competitive universities. Of course, if you’re an international student, you’ll probably need to get a visa before you can go.
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- Economists & Prizes
- Posted 1 mese ago
2023 Nobel Prize in Economics - The Winner
The famous 2023 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, colloquially known as the Nobel Prize in Economics, has been awarded to a Harvard University economist this year: Dr. Claudia Goldin. The prize – worth 11 million Swedish crowns, or about $1 million or roughly €949.000 – was awarded to her by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences “for having advanced our understanding of women’s labour market outcomes…Her research reveals the causes of change, as well as the main sources of the remaining gender gap.”1
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 1 mese ago
Public Goods
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- Central Banking
- Posted 1 mese ago
Insights into Central Banking Careers with Dr. GĂłmez-Pineda
Dr. Javier G. GĂłmez-Pineda, our interview guest for the 2023 INOMICS Handbook, graciously agreed to return for a second interview. This time, the INOMICS team prepared some career-related questions for the central banker. With his answers, Dr. GĂłmez-Pineda shares his wisdom about central banking and economist careers in general with you, our readers.
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 1 mese ago
Common Resources
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- Tools of the Trade
- Posted 2 mesi ago
A gentle introduction to LaTeX for economists
Economists often run into situations where they need to type out mathematical formulae or draw up a graph, especially for research papers. But, anyone who’s attempted to do so knows that math symbols and complicated graphs are very difficult to produce using typical word processor options. So, what’s a humble econometrician to do?
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- Economics Careers
- Posted 2 mesi ago
The Job Outlook for Economists in the US
Being (or becoming!) an economist probably seems like a good idea. After all, you’re reading the INOMICS Blog! Beyond reading relevant advice and interesting articles, it can be helpful to have real data to answer questions about the job market for economists.
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- A Win for Science
- Posted 2 mesi ago
Scientists rejoice: the UK rejoins the Horizon Europe programme
International cooperation is important for economic growth, because it allows societies to grow more than they could on their own. When countries specialize in the economic areas they are relatively more productive in (utilizing their comparative advantages) and trade with other nations, everyone is made better off.
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- Economist Profiles
- Posted 2 mesi ago
John Maynard Keynes
Students often learn about important figures in economics only briefly and in passing, yet the content taught in economics courses often comes from brilliant economists such as these.
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- Study Abroad Article
- Posted 3 mesi ago
How To Find The Right Exchange Program
Exchange programs allow students to study at a different institution as part of their degree. Typically, students will use this opportunity to study abroad at a foreign partner of their home institution, though exchange programs can sometimes take place in the same country. Regardless, these programs are a fantastic way for students to broaden their horizons, take specific courses at another institution, and study abroad without committing to living multiple years in another country.
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 2 mesi ago
Club Goods
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- AI and the Economy
- Posted 3 mesi ago
A primer on how popular AI models work and their current limitations
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming more and more ubiquitous with each passing week. The development of ChatGPT-3.5 in particular launched conversations about the capabilities of AI into the mainstream. Since then, news stories and speculation about AI supplanting (and sometimes replacing) human workers continue to be released. The economics of AI is, as a result, becoming an important topic in our field.
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- Graduate Admissions
- Posted 3 mesi ago
The GRE is changing: ETS to streamline the test in September 2023
The Graduate Record Examinations, more commonly known as the GRE, is one of the most important standardized tests in the world for admission to post-Baccalaureate programs. It’s very often required by universities when considering admission into their Master’s or even PhD programs.
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- Economic Geography
- Posted 3 mesi ago
The Challenges Faced by Small Island Economies
Islands bring to mind a particular vision of beaches, coconuts, and relaxation that’s hard to beat. Many people think of them as the ultimate vacation destination, and indeed tourism is important for many islands. Yet due to their unique geography, most islands in the world face a set of economic challenges that many mainland nations don’t experience.
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- Economist Profiles
- Posted 3 mesi ago
Frank P. Ramsey
Students often learn about important figures in economics only briefly and in passing, yet the content taught in economics courses often comes from brilliant economists such as these.
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 3 mesi ago
Regression Analysis
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- AI and the Economy
- Posted 4 mesi ago
AI supports the case to introduce a Universal Basic Income (UBI)
One of the key features of the global economy is that it tends to grow over time. In fact, that growth has become something of an expectation in the modern capitalist system, where the success of corporations is often judged by their growth, even over relatively short time horizons.
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- Study Choices
- Posted 4 mesi ago
Which Concentration Should You Choose For Your Master's Degree in Economics?
If you're planning to study economics at a Master's level, then you may have the opportunity to pursue a concentration, sometimes also referred to as a major. While rarer, some PhD programs may also offer concentrations, though many are already specialized degrees (or require you to have your own research agenda).
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- Study Abroad
- Posted 4 mesi ago
Studying in Germany: How to apply for a student visa
So you want to study abroad in Germany, the largest economy in Europe. It’s a great country filled with many high-quality, internationally competitive universities. Plus, lovers of pretzels and sausages will never find a better place to be. Of course, if you’re an international student, you’ll probably need to get a visa before you can go.
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- Working Abroad
- Posted 4 mesi ago
Working in Germany: How to apply for a work visa
So, you studied abroad, got your economics degree in Germany, and you’re ready to look for a job in the country. First of all, congratulations! You’re on your way to becoming a full-fledged economist.
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 4 mesi ago
Sunk Costs
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