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- Study Choices
- Posted 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
Sunk Costs
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- INOMICS Salary Report
- Posted 1 year 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 1 year ago
Excludable Goods
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 1 year ago
Rival Goods
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 1 year 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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- Economist Profiles
- Posted 1 year ago
Dr. Jeffrey M. Wooldridge
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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- Planning Your Economics Career
- Posted 1 year ago
What degree do I need to succeed as an economist?
It might be unclear to new students of economics how much schooling is necessary to succeed as an economist. For some careers, a Bachelor’s degree is sufficient. In others, a PhD is a near-necessity. This article will discuss how much education successful economists typically have.
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- Pop Culture
- Posted 1 year ago
The Economics of Star Wars
Star Wars probably needs no introduction here. One of the largest entertainment properties of all time, it has grown far beyond its (humble?) beginnings on the movie screen. Now, we can learn about “a galaxy far, far away” through books, comics, TV series, video games, and more.
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- Economist Profiles
- Posted 1 year ago
Dr. Esther Duflo
In this series of articles, INOMICS will highlight the accomplishments of particular economists who have contributed greatly to the field. Students often learn about the great figures in economics only briefly and in passing, but the content taught in economics courses comes from brilliant economists such as these.
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- Gender Discrimination
- Posted 1 year ago
The #EconMeToo Movement
We have previously written about the gender pay gap and the leaky pipeline in economics. This article highlights other gender-related issues within the field, particularly around gender-based harassment and discrimination in economics.
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- INOMICS Salary Report
- Posted 1 year ago
The Post-Pandemic Recovery of the Economics Job Market
The outbreak of COVID-19 created a worldwide recession, and many people experienced reduced work hours or unemployment because of it. Economists were not immune from this. In early 2021, INOMICS reported that one third of economists (especially those in the Global South) faced negative impacts on their careers due to the pandemic. Most affected were economists working in the private sector, though economists in the academic sector faced other issues.
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 1 year ago
Normal Goods & Luxury Goods
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 1 year ago
Inferior Goods & Giffen Goods
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- Kick Back With a Film
- Posted 1 year ago
10 More Movies Economists Will Love
Economics touches every aspect of our lives, whether we know it or not. Game theory, statistics and econometrics, politics, government policy, and of course finance are all aspects of economics that affect our daily lives.
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- INOMICS Salary Report
- Posted 1 year ago
The Glass Ceiling and the “Leaky Pipeline” in Economics
The 2022 INOMICS Salary Report allowed us to examine the field of economics across employer types, job positions, and regions. This article continues with our look at gender (in)equality in economics by examining the glass ceiling. Below, we examine this effect in academia (economists employed by universities) and industry (other employer types).
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- INOMICS Salary Report
- Posted 1 year ago
The Gender Ratio in Economics in 2022
In late 2022, the field of economics came under additional scrutiny for its unequal treatment of women. This article will examine the relative share of women in the field of economics, complementing the analysis of our survey data in the INOMICS Salary Report. This is helpful context for other discussions of gender discrimination in economics, as many statistics can be better understood after learning about the distribution of men and women in economics.
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- INOMICS Salary Report
- Posted 1 year ago
The Gender Pay Gap in Economics in 2022
That gaps exist in economists’ pay and career attainment due to gender discrimination is not news. This article will discuss the findings of the 2022 INOMICS Salary Report as they relate to the gender pay gap in economics. Unless stated otherwise, the facts and figures in this article are taken from our 2022 survey data. INOMICS has previously published reports on the gender pay gap, but this is our deepest dive into the topic yet.
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- Economics Terms A-Z
- Posted 1 year ago
Tragedy of the Commons
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- Economics News
- Posted 1 year ago
Student Debt Relief Applications Now Available for US Citizens
In late August 2022, US President Joe Biden fulfilled a campaign promise by announcing that the government would be providing US citizens with student loan debt-relief. US citizens can apply for up to $10,000 in debt cancellation via this loan forgiveness program. On October 17th, 2022, the US Department of Education opened up applications on StudentAid.gov.
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