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PhD Economics at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Economics at the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics emphasises economic and econometric analysis, with a core of micro, macro and econometric theory balanced by applied courses. Specialisations include development, household and consumer finance, industrial organisation, labour, applied macroeconomics and environmental economics. The degrees are STEM-designated.

Faculty: Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics  |  Department: Department of Economics  |  Intake: Fall; priority deadline January 15, final deadline July 1; summer math boot camp recommended deadline May 15  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Core micro, macro and econometric theory with applied field courses in areas such as development, labour, industrial organisation and environmental economics.

Career pathways

Academic careers and professional careers involving applied economic analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadlines: fall priority January 15; final July 1.

Intake: M.A. and 4+1 applicants: FALL August 1: Final deadline to apply SPRING January 1: Final deadline to

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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