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Graduate Record 2007-2008 
    
Graduate Record 2007-2008 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

Economics


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Degree Requirements


Doctor of Philosophy


The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded, not simply at the completion of a course of study or term of residence, but only when the faculty is satisfied that the candidate possesses mature scholarship and thorough knowledge in the field of economics. Students are only regarded as candidates for this degree once their applications have been formally approved by the Dean of the Graduate School and the Faculty of the Department of Economics.

In addition to completing the general requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy, prospective candidates must pass a preliminary, two-part comprehensive examination, as well as demonstrate advanced knowledge in one field of concentration. At the discretion of each field, this requirement may be met by either an examination or a paper requirement. The student is required to complete the preliminary examination at the end of the first year (in June). A dissertation proposal should be presented to the faculty within three semesters of completing the preliminary examination. The Ph.D. dissertation must be written, approved, and defended within seven years of matriculation into the program.

A detailed statement of departmental requirements for the Ph.D. may be obtained from the department secretary.

Master of Arts


While not offering a terminal master’s program, the Department does award a master’s degree to students on their way to the Ph.D.  A candidate must complete 30 credits of course work, including Microeconomic Theory I (ECON 701), Macroeconomic Theory I (ECON 702) and Econometrics (ECON 771 or 772), and must write and defend a thesis. As an alternative, the student may complete the first two semesters of the Ph.D. program and pass the preliminary comprehensive examination on core economic theory and econometrics. All requirements must be completed within five years of matriculation.

The Tipton R. Snavely Prize


The Tipton R. Snavely Prize of $3,000 is awarded triennially to the student submitting the most meritorious dissertation for the Ph.D. degree in Economics.

The Thomas Jefferson Center for Studies in Political Economy


The Thomas Jefferson Center for Studies in Political Economy, established in 1957, facilitates research efforts in the department of economics. Specific activities of the Center have included sponsoring visiting scholars and professors, sponsoring lectures and seminars, awarding fellowships, and publishing research results.

The Tipton R. Snavely Graduate Economics Library


The Tipton R. Snavely Graduate Economics Library is a collection of scholarly books and academic journals for use by graduate students.

Course Descriptions


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