Resources

Discerning Economics?

I once was in your shoes too. Here are a couple of frequently asked questions that wiser Economists have answered on this topic:

• Is economics all about money? Not necessarily. Economics touches a multitude of questions.
• Do I really need to like Maths? Quite a bit, yes. But don't worry it is not in vain! Mathematics has a number of benefits for aspiring economists.
• What can I read to better understand economics? Other than perusing papers in econ journals to the best of your ability, here is a list of digestable books to consider.

Considering Grad School?

Hehe, this means you too have begun to fall in love with economics. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind:

• What do next steps after my undergrad look like? There are a couple of different paths depending on what you jump into afterwards.
• How useful is an Econ PhD? Here is a list of pros and cons for pursuing an Econ PhD.
• How hard is it to get into an Econ PhD? It is a very competitive process. A professor describes here the hard and soft qualities of a good Econ PhD candidate.

Miscellaneous Useful Links

• Greg Mankiw's Blog - Random Observations for Students of Economics
• Jennifer Doleac's Collection of Literature Reviews, Podcast, and Advice
• David Schindler and Chris Roth's resources for grad students