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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 (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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    Institutional Economics, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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    Internet Trade (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    Economics - Public Choice Ph.D. (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Economics, PhD

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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    Population, Resources and Environmental Economics (PhD)

    Nanjing Forestry University 🇨🇳 Nanjing, China

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    Economics, PhD

    University of Muenster 🇩🇪 Münster, Germany

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    PhD in Economics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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    Health Services (PhD)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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    International Economics: Ph.D. (UC Santa Cruz)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    National Economics (Doctorate)

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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    Economics (PhD program in Russian)

    National Research Technological University "MISA" 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

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    Home Economics and Education (Ph.D. in Home Economics)

    Minoufiya University 🇪🇬 Shebin Al-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt

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    PhD in Social Sciences, Humanities and Interdisciplinary Policy Studies in Education (SHIPS) Race, Inequality and Language in Education

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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    Environment & Natural Resource Economics, Ph.D.

    University of Rhode Island 🇺🇸 Kingston, Providence, United States

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    Economics (PhD)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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    International Economy & Trade (PhD)

    Shandong University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Qingdao Shandong Province, China

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    Macroeconomics (PhD)

    Korea University 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, South Korea

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    International Trade and Finance, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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    International Economics & Trade (PhD)

    Huazhong University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 Wuhan, China

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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?

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