PhD in Applied Economics - Labor and Population Economics in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Minneapolis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,580
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Labor and Population Economics field examines theoretical and practical dimensions of workforce dynamics and employment systems. Key areas of study encompass: short-term and long-term labor supply and demand patterns, skills development, joblessness, employment matching and mobility, factors influencing wage disparities and bias, labor union impacts on compensation and hiring, along with analytical techniques for labor market research, incorporating both structural models and quasi-experimental approaches.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must submit scores from the General Test of the GRE, three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's scholarship and research potential, a complete set of college or university transcripts, a clearly written statement of academic and career interests, goals, objectives, and a diversity statement.
Preferred undergraduate GPA-3
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - No
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)- No
TOEFL iBT - 79 (Writing Subscore - 21)(Reading - 19)
IELTS Academic- 6.5 (Writing Subscore - 21)
Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced - 180 (Writing Subscore - 180)
ACT- Both English and Reading- 21
Writing-8
SAT- Evidence Based Reading and Writing-540
Writing and Language - 28

Tuition USD 29,580

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