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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
The INOMICS Questionnaire: Fratzscher v Cochrane
Esteemed economist, blogger and friend of INOMICS, John H. Cochrane, kindly took time out of his busy schedule to take part in our Handbook questionnaire. However, this was no regular questionnaire, far from it. At its helm, assuming the role of quizmaster was none other than Mr Marcel Fratzscher: president of the DIW Berlin, and one of Germany’s leading voices in macroeconomics. Such is the reputation of these heavyweights we dubbed the encounter ‘Fratzscher v Cochrane’ – our personal nod to the pair’s professional standing.
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- Preemptive Action
- Posted 3 years ago
10 Biggest Struggles of PhD Students
Starting a PhD is an incredibly daunting task. Normally at least 3 years, there are some challenges that you are almost certainly going to have to face during the program. Below we look at some of the biggest (and most common) problems that PhD students encounter.
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- Study Advice
- Posted 1 year ago
How To Pick A Topic For Your Economics Research Project Or Master's Thesis
One of the biggest and most exciting challenges of a young academic's career is coming up with that first economics research topic. Knowing how much is riding on the decision, it can also be pretty stressful. With so much to consider, we thought it would be easier to break the decision-making process down into some key points. Consideration of each will give you the best chance possible to make sure the topic of your economics Master's thesis is the right one - both for you personally and for your future career. Without further ado, read on for our advice on how to pick a topic for your economics thesis.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 9 years ago
Experts Talk: An Interview with Dr. Ed Dolan
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.
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- Campus Reviews
- Posted 5 years ago
Why study at University of Tampere, Finland?
Finland is known around the globe for its progressive higher education culture that aims to cultivate a humane and globally-minded ‘next generation’. This is emphasis is especially present in the University of Tampere (UTA). UTA prides itself on providing a friendly environment for students to connect with their professors and even the administration, even as undergraduates.
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- Campus Reviews
- Posted 5 years ago
Studying at the University of Salzburg
The beautiful Austrian city of Salzburg is renowned for its cultural history. Currently, there are a total of six universities in the city, the University of Salzburg being the largest one.
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- Study Abroad Article
- Posted 5 years ago
Scholarships in Sweden, Denmark and Norway
For those considering options for studying a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree, Scandinavia is a tempting location. With a long and rich cultural history, and specialist institutions for a range of academic disciplines, Scandinavian countries are marking out their strengths on the international academic stage.
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- Ranking
- Posted 7 years ago
Top PhD Programs in Finance & Accounting 2016/2017
If you've completed a master's in finance or accounting and have developed an interest in theoretical approaches to economics research, then you could be suited to a finance or accounting PhD. These courses are more in-depth and theoretically oriented than master's programs, and they offer the chance to perform your own original research. If you're considering doing such a PhD but are unsure which university or business school would be a good fit for you, then today we're sharing a list of recommendations for the top programs in the field.
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- Ranking
- Posted 9 years ago
Top Summer Schools in Finance & Accounting 2015
Summer schools offer a chance to visit top international universities and get to know their research and academic culture, while learning new skills and spending time with fellow students. Today we're looking at the top schools for Finance and Accounting.
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- Study Abroad Article, Ranking
- Posted 7 years ago
Top Summer Schools 2017: Math & Stats
It's early to start planning for the summer – but if you want to make the most of your time as a student, you need to look ahead! If you have time off between semesters in your undergraduate or masters degree, you can use that time to attend a summer school. These residential courses typically run from between one week and three weeks, and involve teaching on specialist topics, and group workshops too. Plus, they are are great opportunity to network with fellow students and researchers in your field.
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- PhD Program
- Posted 1 month ago
Call for application to the PhD in Economics 2024-25
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- Ranking
- Posted 10 years ago
Top 20 Political Science Departments Worldwide 2013
While plenty of people both within and outside of academia hold strong opinions regarding which institutions have the best political science departments, there are some schools that stand at the top of everyone’s list. Whether you agree or disagree with rankings, the reality is that they matter for students and professionals alike. As of 2013, 20% of political science professors in the United States earned their PhDs at one of four institutions (note that there are nearly 3,000 universities in the U.S.), which happen to hold the top four spots in U.S. News and World Report Rankings.
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- Campus Reviews
- Posted 5 years ago
Studying at HTW Berlin
Among the higher education institutions Berlin has to offer, one university stands above the rest in its embodiment of the city’s many faces: HTW Berlin. Also known as the University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, the university offers courses from mechanical engineering to communication to fashion design. Almost 14,000 students are currently enrolled in the more than 70 degree-programs, and he university’s collective atmosphere is easily felt when wandering around the buildings.
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- Assistant Professor / Lecturer Job, Postdoc Job, PhD Candidate Job
- Posted 3 weeks ago
PhD position and PostDoc/Assistant Professor position (fixed-term)
At University of Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany -
- PhD Program
- Posted 1 week ago
Call for Applications for the PhD in Economics - 2024/2025
at Università degli Studi di Milano in Milan, Italy -
- Ranking
- Posted 8 years ago
Top 10 Summer Schools 2016: Political Science & International Relations
Summer schools are ideal locations for not just learning new skills and ideas, but also for networking with your peers and senior figures in your field. Plus they can be a lot of fun! If you have the time over the summer break, spending a week or two at a summer school can be an helpful step along your career path.
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- Application Advice
- Posted 3 years ago
Academic Cover Letter Samples
When applying for an academic position as a researcher, lecturer, or for a fellowship, a cover letter is usually required to accompany your CV. Stating your particular interest in the role, and showing how your academic and work experience enables you to excel at the job, is the aim of a successful cover letter. They can be one of the most important parts of your application, giving the recipient an idea of who you are and what your relevant expertise is. Essentially, it's the first impression an institution will have of you, so it's important to get it right.
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- PhD Candidate Job
- Posted 1 month ago
PhD Position in Macroeconomics/Finance
At Otto-von-Guericke-Universität in Magdeburg, Germany -
- Master's Program
- Posted 1 month ago
MSc in Economics and Development at the University of Firenze, Italy
Starts 16 Sep at Department of Economics and Management, University of Florence -
- Blog Post
- Posted 9 years ago
Academic Horror Stories – 5 Real Life Worst Nightmares for Halloween
In this special Halloween blog post, we aim to give you chills and keep you on the edge of your seat with these blood-curdling academic nightmares.
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- Inside INOMICS
- Posted 1 year ago
What to expect from an Announcement
On inomics.com, we offer 4 different Announcement levels to suit your goals and budget: Basic, Standard, Featured and Premium. What should you expect from each Announcement Level?
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- Master's Program
- Posted 3 months ago
Master in Economics, University of Udine
at University of Udine in Udine, Italy -
- 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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- Study Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
How To Pick A Topic For Your Economics Master’s or PhD Thesis
Whether it is for your master’s or your PhD, picking a thesis topic is a vital step in your academic career. Choosing the right topic will give you a great head start on your thesis, so it’s worth taking your time to think through your options and to choose a subject that will suit you and meet the needs of your course well. Here are some tips for economists who are picking a topic for their master’s or PhD thesis.
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- Summer School
- Posted 1 month ago
Difference-in-Differences and Event Studies for Panel Data and Repeated Cross Sections with Jeffrey M. Wooldridge (MSU)
Starts 15 Jul at University of Minho – School of Economics and Management in Braga, Portugal
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