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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 7 months ago
Common Resources
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- Central Banking
- Posted 7 months ago
Insights into Central Banking Careers with Dr. Gómez-Pineda
Dr. Javier G. Gómez-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. Gómez-Pineda shares his wisdom about central banking and economist careers in general with you, our readers.
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- Tools of the Trade
- Posted 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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 8 months 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
- Posted 8 months 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 8 months ago
Club Goods
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- AI and the Economy
- Posted 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months ago
Regression Analysis
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- AI and the Economy
- Posted 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months ago
Sunk Costs
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- INOMICS Salary Report
- Posted 11 months ago
Which economists are paid the most, and where?
The following article first appeared in the INOMICS Handbook 2023. Download the INOMICS Handbook
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 11 months ago
Excludable Goods
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 11 months ago
Rival Goods
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 11 months ago
Indifference Curves
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 1 year ago
Creative Destruction
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- AI and the Economy
- Posted 1 year ago
How will the development of AI affect the labor market?
Artificial intelligence appears to be the next truly disruptive technology poised to rock our global economy. In December 2022, ChatGPT-3 made headlines. It represented a leap forward in the capabilities of generative AI technology, pushing conversations about this new tool into the mainstream as people began to question how ChatGPT will affect the economy.
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- Economics Math Help
- Posted 1 year ago
A quick guide to math symbols in economics
Studying economic theories and methods requires an understanding of mathematical symbols. These symbols are used as shorthand to describe theoretical concepts in economics textbooks, theories, and research papers.
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