ECON-PHD - Economics (PhD)

The doctoral program in Economics’ primary objective is to educate students as research economists, acquainting them with the economic aspects of modern society, to familiarize them with techniques for analyzing contemporary economic problems, and to develop an ability to exercise judgement in evaluating public policy. The curriculum includes a comprehensive treatment of modern theory and empirical techniques.

The program is designed to ensure that students receive a thorough grounding in the methodology of theoretical and empirical economics while at the same time providing specialized training in a wide variety of subfields and a broad understanding of associated institutional structures. Toward these ends, the program is arranged so that the student has little choice in the curriculum at the outset but considerable latitude later.

The program is full-time, and doctoral students in the Economics PhD program are expected to maintain a significant physical presence on campus throughout their graduate studies. This ensures that students have access to advisors and mentors, libraries, and other resources that support timely progress towards completion of the degree requirements. Additionally, being on campus ensures that students are part of the academic and campus community, which supports continued professional development.

Information on how to apply for graduate study at Stanford is available on the university’s  Graduate Admissions website. Application information specific to the PhD in Economics can be found on the Economics Department website.