Resources

Here are some key resources for my students:

Why pursue a career in economics?

• Click on the following link from the American Economic Association (AEA): https://www.aeaweb.org/resources/students/careers

• See data on career prospects from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/economists.htm

• Another cool website useful for career prospects: https://www.onetonline.org/

Are you interested in graduate school?

There are lots of information online and blog posts that can help you determine if grad school is for you:

• https://econ.ucsb.edu/~startz/A%20Guide%20for%20UCSB%20Undergraduates%20Considering%20a%20PhD%20in%20Economics.pdf

• https://chrisblattman.com/about/contact/gradschool/

• http://gregmankiw.blogspot.com/2010/03/choosing-graduate-program.html

• https://www.aeaweb.org/resources/students/grad-prep

• https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/economics-business

Opportunities to prepare for grad school as an undergrad:

There are some federal programs and camps that can help you get ready for grad school in economics as an undergraduate, here are some links:

• You should consider sending an application to the AEA summer camp: https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/aeasp

• For underrepresented students, there are really good programs such as the PhD project or the McNair scholars projects that provide research and mentoring opportunities: https://www.phdproject.org/ or https://mcnairscholars.com/

• There are good resources available online to help you catch up and improve your math skills: https://www.edx.org/ or https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm