The Ph.D. program includes:
a. The mandatory core curriculum, of approximately one year and a half, whose purpose is to give the student a solid theoretical background in: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics.
Common Core Curriculum
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1st semester
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2nd semester
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3rd semester
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(42 credits
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(36 credits)
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(36 credits)
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Microeconomic Theory I
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Microeconomic Theory II
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Microeconomic Theory III
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Macroeconomic Theory I
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Macroeconomic Theory II
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Macroeconomic Theory of
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International Economics
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Econometric Theory I
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Econometric Theory III
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Econometric Theory II
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Dynamic Optimization
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b. An optional curriculum, of approximately two semesters, where the students branch out into their desired fields of specialization, focusing on those areas where they expect to write their dissertations.
The optional curriculum is based on the specialization fields in which the Economics Institute has its strengths. The fields of specialization, at present, are:
• Economics of Public Policy
• Macroeconomics and Development
• Financial Economics
• Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
• Industrial Organization
c. Core Exams in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics are required, which may be taken upon completing the core curriculum courses.
d. A Ph.D. Dissertation, that consists in a personal and original research leading to a significant contribution to the field. Students must show creativity and critical analysis in the proposed subject.
