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The Berlin School of Economics PhD Program provides outstanding doctoral students with a vibrant, intensively networked research community. The program develops the students’ talents in a unique combination of a high-level, academic research environment together with applied, policy-oriented research opportunities. Students receive state-of-the-art coursework training and can select from a wide array of specializations. For each specialization, a professional research environment is provided by Berlin’s universities and economic research institutes.

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All PhD tracks offered in the PhD Program share the same structure and general curriculum. The program’s curriculum is divided into a qualification and a dissertation phase:

Qualification Phase

During the qualification phase (about three semesters), students acquire methodological and research-oriented training in mandatory course work in economic theory, applied economics, business studies, econometrics, and economic policy. Students define their research area and find supervisory support from two supervisors. They write research proposals that are discussed with faculty members individually and in seminars in order to provide early feedback on the scientific potential of research ideas. This is a central part of the PhD Program, in which the students have full flexibility in the choice of their research topics and of the supervisors. During this phase, students are funded through stipends that allow for this flexibility. In total, students have to complete a  minimum of 90 ECTS credits  in order to finish the qualification phase of the program.

Dissertation Phase

During the subsequent dissertation phase (about three years), students write a doctoral thesis while having the opportunity to apply their knowledge in the professional research environment that is provided at the Berlin universities and research institutes participating in the Berlin School of Economics. In this phase, students are typically employed at their supervisor’s chair or in research groups at research institutes.

The PhD will be awarded by one of the institutions in the Berlin School of Economics with the right to award doctoral degrees. In most cases, the PhD is awarded by the institution the student’s first supervisor is affiliated with.

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UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE

Faculty of management, economics and social sciences cologne graduate school in management, economics and social sciences, phd programme in economics.

The Cologne Graduate School (CGS) in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences offers a doctoral (PhD) programme with an integrated M.Sc. Economic Research. It consists of two stages:

• The first stage of the programme is the two-years M.Sc. Economic Research. It prepares students for high-level research in economics. It is fully taught in English.
• In the second stage, PhD students work on research projects for their dissertation and interact with other PhD students and faculty members in workshops, seminars, and summer schools.

The PhD Programme in Economics offers education, funding and supervision for research in all major fields of economics and related fields in management. It is a challenging and rigorous full-time programme in a friendly, supportive environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. Taking part in the graduate programme prepares students for academic positions at universities and institutions around the world as well as for top-level positions in internationally-orientated companies.

Applications for the graduated program can be either for the first stage (bachelor students) or for the second stage (master students). We invite applications of outstanding students who are close to finishing a bachelor's or master's degree in economics or a related discipline who count among the top 10% of graduates in their study programme.

Students with a bachelor's degree will enter the integrated graduate programme in the first stage via the M.Sc. Economic Research and can transfer to the second PhD stage after successful graduation of the M.Sc. Economic Research.

Students already holding a research-oriented master degree can directly enter the second stage. Students with a related master's degree without an explicit research focus (e.g. in economics, econometrics, finance, business administration, or math) attend one year of course-work before entering the second stage.

We offer funding and facilities for students at all levels. Specifically, grants are available for accepted students holding a master degree and for highly qualified applicants with a bachelor´s degree. Students who successfully passed the course-work and are admitted to the second stage can receive funding through CGS scholarships, positions financed through the excellence cluster ECONtribute or doctoral positions at the departments and chairs of the Faculty.

These doctoral students are also equipped with a workspace and computer devices at the beginning of second stage. Shared rooms with computer devices are also available for students in the first stage. Student housing is available for national and international bachelor and master students moving to Cologne. For more information regarding housing please consult the webpages of the Kölner Studierendenwerk .

The PhD programme in Economics is part of the Cologne Graduate School in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences (CGS). It closely cooperates with the following research centers at the University of Cologne and Key Research Initiatives of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences:

Cluster of Excellence “ECONtribute: Markets and Public Policy”: The Cluster brings together outstanding researchers from economics and neighboring disciplines – management, psychology, political science and law – from the Universities of Cologne and Bonn, the Behavior and Inequality Research Institute (briq) and the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods, with the goal of establishing a leading international research center on markets & public policy.

Center for Social and Economic Behavior (C-SEB): The Center for Social and Economic Behavior (C-SEB) at the University of Cologne brings together Cologne-based researchers and international colleagues from economics, management science, and psychology who investigate the fundamental principles and behavioral mechanisms that affect social and economic behavior.

Behavioural Management Science (BMS): The WiSo Key Research Initiative Behavioural Management Science (BMS) brings together researchers that apply methods of behavioural economics and applied microeconometrics to advance our understanding of how management practices influence the behaviour of people in organisations and affect organisational performance.

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PhD Programs in Economics in Germany

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If you are looking for a PhD studies in economics, Germany is a great option. The exceptional infrastructure available for your research work, combined with paid PhD positions, makes it an attractive destination when looking for opportunities to do your doctoral research in economics. Germany is home to many prestigious higher education institutions like  University of Mannheim , LMU Munich , University of Bonn and Technical University of Munich . They all rank in the Top 100 of the Times Higher Education World Rankings for Economics . Other great economics departments are located at  Technical University of Dortmund ,  Graduate School of Economic & Social Sciences (GESS), University of Mannheim ,  Berlin School of Economics (BSE) ,  Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ) ,  University of Cologne  or  Bonn Graduate School of Economics .

Germany’s research institutions, universities and companies welcome international researchers and offer excellent opportunities for doctoral students. PhD students can usually work as a research associate at a university or receive a scholarship. German education system offers two ways to pursue your doctoral degree: individual doctorate and structured PhD programmes. Structured PhD programmes, for example, have a strong international orientation with English as the team language.

Pursue your research interests, be it economics theory, macroeconomics, econometrics, health economics, financial economics, behavioral economics, applied economics or development economics. Start your postgraduate research training in Germany and enjoy international atmosphere in cities like Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich or Hamburg.

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• Academic year: October – July • Course length: 3-4 years • Type of degrees: Doctor of Philosopy (Dr. phil) also known as Promotion • Fees: free at public universities for up to three years (six semesters) of study (you only need to pay a small administration fee of €100-€250) • Scholarships: DAAD Scholarship , scholarships from German universities • Living costs: €800 – €1000 (Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Heidelberg most expensive) • Average starting salary: €56,000 for economists with a PhD degree ( INOMICS Salary Report )

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Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences

The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim provides graduate training in empirical and quantitative methods as well as their application to business, economics, and the social sciences.

Doctoral programs

The Center for Doctoral Studies in Business (CDSB) administers the PhD program at the Business School of the University of Mannheim, which is triple accredited by AACSB, EFDM (EQUIS) and AMBA.

The Center for Doctoral Studies in Economics (CDSE) administers the PhD program at the Department of Economics of the University of Mannheim.

The Center for Doctoral Studies in Social and Behavioral Sciences (CDSS) administers PhD programs in Political Science, Psychology and Sociology in close collaboration with the School of Social Sciences at the University of Mannheim.

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Our 11 full-time three to five year doctoral programs provide access to world-class teaching and a vibrant and international faculty at the forefront of cutting-edge research.

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MGSE Munich Graduate School of Economics

We are internationally recognized for our standardized program while still offering various field courses to allow students to choose their individual paths. Within four years, our mentors guide our doctoral students to become the best in their fields. Finance yourself via staff contracts at the Department or our research institutes, or apply for scholarships. We do not charge additional tuition fees!

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Why chose MGSE?

Headed by director Professor Dr. Carsten Eckel, the MGSE is supported by the members of the faculty at the Department of Economics and by professors from other departments of the LMU Munich. The department's professors and more than 50 researchers cover a broad range of topics within economics. The faculty represents a vivid mixture of young and well established economists, many having built up their reputation doing research work at top universities abroad.

The MGSE is the umbrella organization for the training of young scientists at the faculty and various research institutions located at the Munich site.

The MGSE is part of the Department of Economics at the LMU. The department is ranked among the top 10 economic educational institutions in Europe (around the top 30 globally according to Times Higher Education and the Tilburg Ranking). It is highly reputed for its theoretical and empirical research in combination with relevant policy issues.

Renowned senior faculty conducts research at the highest international level. In addition, there is a very strong group of more than 20 junior faculty.

There are many interfaces, close collaboration, and international networking opportunities that spur research. The international guest programs do their part to generate an extremely fertile research environment for MGSE. For an overview of the vibrant research activities there is a weekly research newsletter, including the activities of all MGSE institutions.

Students benefit from the quality of research and teaching by the Department of Economics at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), while living in the attractive city of Munich.

To each new member two mentors from among the senior faculty members are assigned.

In the course of the first year the doctoral student then chooses the supervison committee consisting of two members of the Senior Faculty and one junior mentor (from among the members of the Junior Faculty of the faculty). The first year mentors can but need not be members of the supervision committee. Between doctoral student and the supervision committee a supervision and mentoring agreement is concluded.

The supervision and mentoring agreement specifies rights and obligations of supervisors and students and serves to document the regularly held counselling meetings.

Each year, an impressive number of guests are visiting the faculty. Not only the program of research seminars is enriched by guests. All members of the senior and junior faculty regularly invite partners of their research network, coauthors and collaborators.

Furthermore, the CES Visiting Program hosts accomplished economists from universities across the world throughout the year. CES Guests usually also offer a short CES Lecture on their specific research topic. A set of 11 of these short lectures – topics may be choosen freely – are part of the curriculum of the doctoral program.

Doctoral students benefit from the opportunity to meet these guests and present their research projects to them in various settings. Contacts made here often lead to conference invitations and research stays.

Placement Record

The MGSE has a strong placement record for its students in the academic job market (examples in the last couple of years include Oxford, Toulouse, Stockholm, Leuven, Mannheim), the governmental sector (e.g. ECB, IMF, Bank of England, Bundesbank, EU, ministries), as well as in the private sector.

For more details, please see our placement record .

MGSE supports Job Market candidates by offering specific training and dedicated funds for travel expenses.

For our job market candidates please see Job Market Candiates

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The MGSE Program aims to equip doctoral students with analytical tools for independent research. It offers rigorous training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, allowing specialization in areas like public economics. Soft-skills courses prepare students for academic and industry careers. Weekly seminars foster critical discussions and networking opportunities with international guests. Over 200 dissertations have been completed under MGSE's guidance.

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Why Doctoral Studies at IWH?

The IWH Doctoral Programme in Economics – one of the Top 20 places to do a PhD  ( INOMICS Career Guide 2023 )

The Halle Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH) – Member of the Leibniz Association is home to many exceptionally motivated and highly skilled young researchers working on a doctoral dissertation in economics. These fellows are an important part of the IWH research community. The IWH Doctoral Programme in Economics (IWH-DPE) aims to provide these young researchers with a nurturing place to further develop and advance their competences and to make the most of their skills.

Being open to young fellows of the partner universities, IWH-DPE offers a platform for sharing the experience of a program that complies with international standards in post-graduate education and training in economics. IWH-DPE is a milestone in improving the quality of post-graduate education of young economists in the region – in accordance with recommendations by the Leibniz Association and the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat).

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Research grant for PhD thesis

IWH doctoral student Eleonora Sfrappini won the 2023 FIR-PRI research grant for her ongoing PhD thesis on "Financial Constraints and Emission Intensity". Watch the interview to get a glimpse of what her work focuses on.

What Alumni Say

"Working on my doctoral dissertation at the IWH was an enriching experience both at the scientific and personal level. For instance, it helped me to further develop my analytical skills, which are also very useful in my current job."

Dr Manuel Buchholz, Deutsche Bundesbank, Financial Stability Department, Frankfurt am Main, Germany – DPE Graduate 2016  

"The IWH-DPE not only enables specialisation in a particular field of economics, but also the development of an international network in this field. It thus lays important cornerstones for a career after the doctorate."

Dr Geraldine Dany-Knedlik, German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) – DPE Graduate 2018  

"The IWH-DPE provides a well-balanced course programme, high-quality supervision, ample opportunities for the exchange of ideas, a large international network, financial support and a great working environment at the IWH – in short, everything that is needed for a successful career in academics."

Dr Gregor von Schweinitz, Assistant Professor for Economics, esp. Quantitative Macroeconomics at the University Leipzig, Germany – DPE Graduate 2013  

"I think back on my time at IWH quite fondly. Those years were foundational in shaping my academic career. Close contact with faculty members and post-doctoral candidates, frequent conferences, internal seminars, and guest speakers, high research standards, access to a huge variety of datasets, as well as a deeply scientific culture create an intellectually stimulating environment and make IWH a perfect institute for doctoral students to learn rigorous academic research."

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Aims and Approach

This is achieved by combining an excellent course programme and research seminar series with unique chances to conduct research in teams with IWH fellows under the guidance of an IWH supervisor. IWH supervisors will be experienced in both fields, economic research and policy work.

Close collaboration with internationally renowned IWH Research Affiliates, further guidance by IWH Research Professors as well as IWH Research Fellows and research in teams (related to the IWH research agenda) also contributes to the outstanding environment at IWH.

Close collaboration with internationally renowned IWH Research Affiliates and further guidance by IWH Research Professors also contributes to the outstanding environment at IWH. The opportunity to do research on real-world economic and political challenges is an additional advantage.

The opportunity to do research on real-world economic and political challenges is an additional advantage. This approach allows doctoral students to finish their studies within a four-year track.

The Doctoral Programme in Economics is primarily intended for doctoral students employed at IWH or at one of our partner institutions. You can find out about vacancies and scholarships within the section Career .

Central-German Doctoral Program Economics

The central aim of the Central-German Doctoral Program Economics (CGDE) is to enhance the quality of doctoral education by offering research-oriented courses which are held by internationally renowned researchers. The Ph.D. programme is a joint initiative of various economics faculties and research institutes in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony:

• Technical University of Dresden: Faculty of Economics and Management
• ifo Institute for Economic Research Dresden (ifo Dresden)
• Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg: Faculty of Economics and Management
• Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH)
• Friedrich Schiller University Jena: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
• Leipzig University: Faculty of Economics and Management
• Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg: Faculty of Economics and Management

The core program comprises first-year courses from the fields Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Econometrics. Internationally acknowledged researchers provide an overview of their respective field of research.

International Graduate Academy

The IWH cooperates with the International Graduate Academy (InGrA) of the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg on the organization of personal qualification workshops. The InGrA was founded in 2008 to ensure and increase the quality of methodical education for PhD students.

Partner Institutions

Technische Universität Dresden

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

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The Institute for Economics (IWF) coordinates the Doctorate Program in Economics . It includes  advanced courses in the research areas of the faculty and it cooperates with the following specialized graduate programs:

• The Bavarian Graduate Program in Economics (BGPE) is a doctoral program available to doctoral students of economics at Bavarian universities. The program offers courses, workshops, and advice by the best scientists in the field. Core courses in micro- and macroeconomics as well as in econometrics are offered every year. In addition, the program organizes field courses on varying topics. BGPE courses are accepted for the IWF doctoral program requirements. Excellent doctoral students can earn the status of a “BGPE Doctoral Student” with various benefits. For details and the current schedule see www.bgpe.de .
• The joint Graduate Program (GradAB) of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business and Economics of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) supports promising doctoral students in the field of labor market research. Every year up to 6 scholarships are handed out in on a competitive basis. Doctoral students at FAU can attend selected courses offered by the program. For details on the program see https://www.iab.de/en/ueberblick/graduiertenprogramm.aspx .
• The international graduate program Evidence Based Economics (EBE) is a joint initiative with the University of Munich (LMU) and the University of Regensburg. It focuses on empirical research using new tools to identify causal effects. These tools include laboratory experiments, (quasi-)natural and field experiments, as well as sophisticated identification strategies in field studies. The graduate program introduces students to several important applications of the EBE paradigm in public policy and private firms, among them three research areas in which the members of the core faculty conduct their own research. For details see https://www.ebe-summer-meeting.econ.uni-muenchen.de/index.html .

PhD students present their research in various Brown-Bag-Seminars as well as in the  IWF Doctoral Seminar , which is a joint event where PhD students present their Job Market papers. The general PhD Regulations of FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg can be found here .

General information about your doctoral project at the WiSo can be found here . Contact Persons are  Elisabeth Müller and Gabriele Mühlöder .

Universität Bonn

Department of Economics / BGSE

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Bonn Graduate School of Economics

The Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE) invites students from around the world to join our combinded MSc/PhD program in economics. At the BGSE, you will have the chance to study and do research, entirely in English, in a supportive and intellectually demanding environment. We foster a cooperative team spirit among our student body.

The BGSE pursues research activities in the following five research areas:

• Microeconomic Theory
• Management and Applied Microeconomic
• Financial Economics
• Macroeconomics and Public Economics
• Econometrics and Statistics

Our doctoral students receive grants to cover living expenses.

Many graduates of our doctoral program are now in leading academic positions.

Job Market Candidates 2023/24 and Placements 2023

In 2023, our job market candidates received various offers and decided to continue their academic careers at the following universities and research institutions:

• Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
• Erasmus School of Economics Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Paris-Saclay University, France
• University of Oxford, UK
• University of Manchester, UK
• Aalto University, Helsinki
• California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, USA
• TED University, Ankara, Turkey
• European Stability Mechanism (ESM), Luxembourg
• National Bureau of Economic Research, Cambridge (MA), USA

Our Program 

Doctoral program (phd) with integrated msc economic research.

• Duration: 5 years
• Degrees: Master of Science and Doctoral Degree
• Beginning of study: Winter Semester
• Application period: once a year from December until middle of March (online)

The BGSE office will be closed for the holidays from December 20th to January 3rd. Happy holidays and best wishes for a healthy and peaceful new year!

The Bonn Graduate School of Economics invites qualified students to apply for admission of the combined MSc/PhD program. Interested students with a bachelor's or master's degree in economics or related disciplines are welcome to hand in their documents until March 15, 2024. There is an early admission round for complete applications handed in before January 15.

These are the Job Market Candidates for 2023/24 of the Department of Economics.

We're excited to unveil the topic of this year's Manchot Lecture — Climate Policy: Another Case for 'Whatever it Takes'?

Congratulations! Axel Niemeyer and Luca Henkel graduated from Bonn Graduate School of Economics.

Hanna Schwank, Assistant Professor of Economic History at the Department of Economics in Bonn, receives the Reinhard Selten Award of the Verein für Socialpolitik. The prize is endowed with 3,000 euros. It is awarded to young researchers whose work is distinguished by its originality, the significance of the research question and a sound methodology. The award ceremony took place on 24 September during the annual meeting of the VfS in Regensburg.

Congratulations! Cavit Destan and Sophie Kreutzkamp graduated from Bonn Graduate School of Economics.

It is with great sadness that the BGSE learned of the tragic and untimely death of its alumna, Prof. Nora Szech.

Manchot Lecture

The annual lectures are delivered by internationally distinguished experts and address a general audience interested in economic research.

BGSE's doctoral student exchange programs

The BGSE is a founding partner of the European Doctoral Program (EDP) and has established further exchange programs with other renowned universities abroad, such as Berkeley and Yale.

The main research fields of our faculty include game theory, applied microeconomics, monetary and international macroeconomics, contract theory, labour economics and finance.

We are particularly proud of the success of our graduates in the academic world but also in research-related organizations and in the private sector.

Our alumni have obtained prestigious positions at universities in the U.S. (e.g., Harvard, Berkeley, Penn, UCLA, Michigan, Minnesota), in Europe (e.g., University of Oxfrod, University College London, Pompeu Fabra, Tilburg, Carlos III, Stockholm, Zurich) and in Germany (e.g., Mannheim, Munich, Berlin, Cologne). In addition, many alumni are currently in the non-academic sector (e.g., European Central Bank, German Central Bank, Bank of England, U.S. Federal Reserve Board, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group).

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Get to know our economic experts' teaching, research, and supervision.

Get to know our current doctoral students.

In terms of questions regarding the program, application and much more our team members are happy to help.

Our Partners and Sponsors

The BGSE has strong collaborations with the following local and international partners.

Some of these partners provide generous financial support to the BGSE and its students:

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International Programmes 2023/2024

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Lectures, seminars, external courses, active participation in peer-reviewed conferences etc

FAU does not charge tuition fees. However, each semester students must pay semester fees, at the moment 144 EUR (Student Services fees and fee for the semester ticket).

According to a study by the German National Association for Student Affairs, students in former West Germany who no longer live with their parents have an average amount of more than 930 EUR per month at their disposal. However, monthly expenditures for personal lifestyle vary a lot. The study shows that approx. 25 per cent of the students asked have less than 700 EUR while 10 per cent have more than 1,300 EUR per month. For former West Germany, the study revealed the following details regarding average expenditures:

• Rent, including bills (in the Erlangen-Nuremberg area): 325 EUR (250 to 600 EUR)
• Food: 168 EUR
• Clothing: 42 EUR
• Transport (public transport and/or car): 94 EUR
• Learning materials (depending on the subject): 20 EUR
• Health insurance, doctors, medicine: 80 EUR
• Telecommunications: 31 EUR
• Leisure activities, culture, sports: 61 EUR

There is a wide range of scholarships available for outstanding students. In addition to requiring applicants to have excellent grades, most scholarship programmes have additional conditions regarding cultural, political, religious, or social involvement. If you have any questions about the application procedure or selection criteria, you can contact the Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) or speak directly to FAU’s liaison officer for the scholarship organisation you wish to apply to.

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We are excited that you are interested in joining the doctoral program at the School of Business and Economics (SBE) at the University of Münster in Germany. The school offers the possibility to pursue a doctorate of the German degree of “Dr. rer. pol.” to excellent university graduates of degree programs in Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems or in a related field of research.

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The SBE offers excellent conditions for the successful completion of a doctorate. This does not only include an excellent infrastructure (e.g. access to numerous databases such as WRDS, Bloomberg), but also financial support though department’s junior researcher fund (e.g. grants for participation in national and international conferences). Furthermore, in addition to your mandatory participation in the doctoral studies curriculum, there is a variety of continuing education options that are open to you.

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Economics (also known as national economics or economic political science) is a branch of economic science. It examines interrelationships in the production and distribution of goods and factors of production. Economics also deals with human action under economic conditions, i.e. with the questions of how human action can be justified economically and which action brings the greatest possible benefit for the individual or a community. It is used to search for laws and recommendations for economic policy; in addition, individual economic processes are considered within the framework of microeconomics and macroeconomic processes within the framework of macroeconomics.

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