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The Economics Program provides graduate education culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy degree. While pursuing their Ph.D., students may also earn a Master of Arts degree. Specialization options encompass: Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics, Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Comparative Institutional Economics, Econometrics, Economic Development, Economic History, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Industrial Organization, International Finance and Macroeconomics, International Trade, Labor Economics, Political Economy, and Public Economics. Despite its size, Maryland fosters strong student-faculty relationships. Regular advisor meetings help students track their academic progress. A vibrant workshop series creates a collaborative space for dissertation research. Faculty maintain an open-door policy for graduate students. The Department's proximity to Washington, DC enables students to leverage faculty connections with government agencies, congressional policy groups, and global financial institutions.