Economics - PhD
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The Economics Ph.D. Program at UC Santa Barbara is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in economics. The Ph.D. is awarded in recognition of the recipient's qualifications as a general economist and of the ability to make scholarly contributions in one or more fields of specialization. Completing the Ph.D. program will take on average five to six years, although some students will be able to complete the program in less time.
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Our program has a collegial, non-competitive environment; we want to help each student become the best economist they can be.
Our students develop sustained mentoring relationships with faculty, beginning in their second year.
We encourage collaboration: most students write one or more research papers with a faculty member.
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Big Data and machine learning
Climate change and green energy
Inequality and discrimination
Behavioral economics
Health
Growth, development, and sustainability
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How to Apply Page: https://econ.ucsb.edu/programs/graduate/apply
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Placement page: https://econ.ucsb.edu/programs/graduate/placement