Program Overview

The Agricultural and Applied Economics Ph.D. program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison prepares students for careers in academia, research, and policy analysis. The program offers a strong foundation in economic theory, econometrics, and applied economic analysis, with a focus on environmental and natural resource economics, the economic development of low-income countries, agricultural economics, community economics, and resource and energy demand analysis. Graduates have gone on to successful careers in academia, research, economic consulting, and economic staffing in public agencies and nongovernmental organizations.