Getting a Ph.D. in Economics

<p>Considering a graduate degree in economics? Good choice: the twenty-first-century financial crisis and recession have underscored the relevance of experts who know how the economy works should work and could work. However Ph.D. programs in economics are extremely competitive with a high rate of attrition and a median time of seven years to completion. Also economic professions come in many shapes and sizes and while a doctoral degree is crucial training for some it is less beneficial for others. How do you know whether a Ph.D. in economics is for you? How do you choose the right program--and how do you get the right program to choose you? And once you've survived years of rigorous and specialized training how do you turn your degree into a lifelong career and meaningful vocation?</p><p><i>Getting a Ph.D. in Economics</i> is the first manual designed to meet the specific needs of aspiring and matriculating graduate students of economics. With the perspective of a veteran Stuart J. Hillmon walks the reader though the entire experience--from the Ph.D. admissions process to arduous first-year coursework and qualifying exams to armoring up for the volatile job market. Hillmon identifies the pitfalls at each stage and offers no-holds-barred advice on how to navigate them. Honest hard-hitting and at times hilarious this insider insight will equip students and prospective students with the tools to make the most of their graduate experience and to give them an edge in an increasingly competitive field.</p>