Economics

Emory’s doctoral program in Economics puts students on the “intellectual frontier” by introducing them to the leading-edge theories and techniques in the Economics profession. With this training, students can actively investigate research questions they find of particular interest and importance. Our graduates are well prepared for research positions in industry, government, and research organizations, as well as for careers as productive scholars and effective teachers at colleges and universities.

The hallmark of our program is close interaction between faculty and students. Classes are small and interactive, and students have the opportunity to obtain a deep understanding of the material presented in class. Many  students write research papers with the faculty, and in some cases this work develops into part of the dissertation. Other joint work stands alone, and is submitted to academic journals for publication. Almost all of this work is presented in the weekly departmental research seminar.