Program Overview

PhD Program

PhD in Applied Economics

Our PhD program offers students a strong foundation in economic theory and econometrics, as well as the opportunity to conduct original research alongside world-renowned scholars.

We provide training in the areas of public policy, labour economics, macro-economics, monetary economics, econometrics, natural resources, environmental and health economics. We believe in an ‘open-door’ atmosphere which engages and stimulates graduate students in their chosen paths of research.

Through our rigorous academic programs and applied research experience, students develop their communication and analytical skills and are prepared for a career in academia or the private sector upon graduation.

Funding

PhD students receive $104,000 over 12 on-campus terms, and have the opportunity to work as research and teaching assistants. For students wishing to advance their teaching skills, we also have a limited number of course instructor positions available.

Data Access

Students can access the Southwestern Ontario Research Data Centre (SWORDC), one of the few data centres that provides access to Statistics Canada data sets in master file form. SWORDC is conveniently housed in the PAS building adjacent to Economics in Hagey Hall.

International PhD Applicants: Due to Faculty funding restrictions, we are currently unable to accept any international applications.

Doctoral degrees were conferred upon Zehua Pan and Allison Mascella this June 2022.

Program Details

• PhD program offers a strong foundation in economic theory and econometrics
  • Training in public policy, labour economics, macro-economics, monetary economics, econometrics, natural resources, environmental and health economics
• Funding for PhD students
  • $104,000 over 12 on-campus terms
  • Opportunities to work as research and teaching assistants
• Data access for students
  • Southwestern Ontario Research Data Centre (SWORDC)
  • Access to Statistics Canada data sets in master file form
• Career outcomes
  • Prepared for a career in academia or the private sector upon graduation
• Research areas
  • Public policy
  • Labour economics
  • Macro-economics
  • Monetary economics
  • Econometrics
  • Natural resources
  • Environmental and health economics