Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics

University of Delaware

Our doctorate in economics focuses on developing applied research skills that are increasingly in demand in consulting, business, government and academia. Because of our small class sizes, you can count on receiving the personal attention of our highly qualified faculty. Our programs emphasize applied, policy-oriented economics and the development of strong econometric skills.Economics that really matters – student-centered and research-focused. That’s the Lerner difference.Fields of specialization include development economics, industrial organization, labor economics, behavioral economics and household finance. The Department of Economics offers programs leading to Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in economics. The Ph.D. and M.S. programs emphasize strong economic and econometric analysis with areas of specialization including development economics, household and consumer finance, industrial organization, labor economics, applied macroeconomics and environmental economics.The curricula provide students with a balance between a core of microeconomic, macroeconomic and econometric theory and applied courses in the fields listed above. These programs prepare individuals for careers in academia, as well as professional careers involving applied economic analysis in both the public and private sectors.

Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics