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Ph.D. in Economics
The Ph.D. program in Economics at the University of Nevada, Reno offers a collegial and supportive academic environment, with close interaction between students and faculty. The program emphasizes the integration of economic theory with applied econometrics, promoting a strong, practical approach to economic research. Students may choose to specialize in areas such as Behavioral Economics, Urban and Regional Economics, Macroeconomics, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, and Applied Microeconomics—including subfields like Health and Labor Economics.
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