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Evolution of the Masters in Economics

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  • James P. McCoy
  • Martin I. Milkman

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In this article, the authors update their previous study of terminal master's degree in economics programs to determine whether changes in the characteristics and students or the desired outcomes of master's programs have occurred during the decade between the two studies. The authors find that there are now fewer programs and on average, there has been a reduction in rigor in terms of degree requirements. They also find some evidence for increased diversity of faculty in these programs. The average number of students in programs remained about the same over the decade, but the average number of faculty serving these students decreased. While some differences are found, overall the authors conclude that master's in economics programs have not dramatically changed over the past 10 years.

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  • James P. McCoy & Martin I. Milkman, 2006. "Evolution of the Masters in Economics," The Journal of Economic Education, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 37(4), pages 470-476, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jeduce:v:37:y:2006:i:4:p:470-476
    DOI: 10.3200/JECE.37.4.470-476
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    1. Benito Arruñada & Xosé H. Vázquez, 2009. "Behavioral assumptions and management ability," Economics Working Papers 1157, Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, revised Apr 2010.

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