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PhD in Economics

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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    Economics, BA, MA, PhD

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, United States

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    Special Economic Animals Breeding (PhD)

    Southwest University 🇨🇳 Beibei District Chongqing, China

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    Labor psychology, engineering psychology, economics (PhD)

    Modern Humanitarian Academy 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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    Macro-Economics; (PhD)

    Far Eastern Federal University 🇷🇺 Vladivostok, Russia, Russia

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    Social Services (Doctorate)

    MUST University 🇺🇸 Westborough, United States

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    Economics B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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    Western Economics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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    Rehabilitation Studies (EdD) - Please see Allied Health, Recreation, and Human Services (EdD)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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    Doctor of Philosophy, 9540XPHD, Crawford School of Economics and Government, Interdisc. Cross-Cultural Res.

    Australian National University 🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

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    Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environment Protection (PhD)

    Sumy State University 🇺🇦 Sumy, Ukraine

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    fishery economics (post doctors)

    Shanghai Ocean University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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    Taxation (PhD)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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    Theoretical Economics (PhD)

    Nanjing Forestry University 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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    Public Law And Economics (PhD)

    University of Roma 'La Sapienza' 🇮🇹 Roma, Italy

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    Economics, PhD

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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    Economics PhD/MRes (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Economics, MPhil; PhD

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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    Economics (PhD)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    International Trade, M.B.A./Ph.D.

    Hongik University 🇰🇷 Mapo-gu, South Korea

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    Juris Doctor JD - and - Taxation LLM (Double degree programme)

    University of Denver Graduate Studies 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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PhD in Economics – facts and figures

There are 664 PhD programmes in Economics at 428 universities and colleges in 80 countries. Most programmes are offered in United States (160), China (57) and United Kingdom (36). Institutions with the widest choice: Korea University, Australian National University and Wuhan University.

PhD in Economics by country

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Economics?

The directory lists 664 PhD programmes in Economics at 428 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, China and United Kingdom.

How long does a PhD in Economics take?

A PhD programme usually takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Part-time and online formats take longer; check the exact duration with each institution.

Which universities offer the most PhD programmes in Economics worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Korea University, Australian National University, Wuhan University, Renmin University of China and Sichuan University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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