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PhD Economics at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Explaining, and analyzing the relationships of, economic phenomena at the individual and economy-wide levels that affect the allocation of resources and the distribution of well-being using economic theory and quantitative methods. If you are interested in learning more about Economic Policy, visit our MA in Economic Policy .

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Areas of research include: The department offers expertise in most areas of economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and health economics, students can take elective courses in a variety of fields, including health economics, international finance, international trade, labour economics, monetary economics, population economics, and public economics..

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Application information

Entry requirements

The PhD program in economics prepares students to become professional, independent economic researchers applying state-of-the-art methods in the analysis of economic phenomena. Students are prepared for both academic and non-academic jobs. Required credentials: Master's degree

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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