You will work with Economics faculty trained in the technical modeling and empirical research techniques essential for accurate policy analysis and formulation, and social scientists with the institutional and cultural expertise necessary for developing integrated policy proposals that can be truly effective. All have experience in research and have also played prominent roles in policy making at both the federal and state levels.
The curriculum includes the core methods courses from the MA in Economics program as well as three fields of study for the joint PhD program, from which students in the joint doctoral program would each be required to select two:
Development Economics, or
Energy and Environmental Policy
You will take four classes from each field in addition to one or two core classes and electives. You will take a qualifying exam from one of these fields, offered on an annual basis.
