<p>everyone says take as many math classes and econ classes are not that impt.. but what if you take a bunch of math classes and only take econ classes till intermediate macro/micro.. won't that show that you don't have enough interest in econ? when i look at job market candidates, i see a bunch of people who majored in math/physics/engineering.. does that mean econ classes are really not that impt?</p>
<p>It is generally recommended that students going to grad school take at least intermediate micro/macro and an econometrics course, but there are exceptions. Even though extensive econ electives aren't necessary for admissions, they do emphasize your interest in the subject which can't be a bad thing (unless they come at the expense of those more valuable math courses).</p>
<p>As Rob says, it seems the only Economics classes that matter a decent amount are the two intermediate classes and metrics. If there are good professors offering other electives, it may be a good idea to take the economics class from them, with the possibility of getting a recommendation from them. Also, research experience with an Economics professor would be a plus on an application as well. The math classes are generally thought to be the most important, such as Real Analysis, Math Stats, Probability and ODE and your grades in them.</p>
<p>WHat's ODE (ordinary diff eqns)?? how bout partial diff eqns? and are there any other math courses that I can take to make sure that I am as competitive as possible?</p>
<p>regarding research experience with an econ prof.. how is that possible when you're taking up till intermediate macro.micro and metrics.. is research really necessary for econ phd programs?.. and how to get them?</p>
<p>My friend is doing econ research and he is a math+cs double major who I doubt has taken very much, if any, economics. If you can write code, you're probably going to have better econ research opportunities than someone taking a ton of economics courses.</p>
<p>ODE- Ordinary Differential Equations. Partial Diff eqs. isn't required (unless your focusing on financial econ) but it does demonstrate your quantitative aptitude. After you knock out the basics, i.e. multivariable calc, linear algebra, ODEs you can focus on probability/statistics theory, advanced calc/real analysis, and PDEs. If you really want to turn some heads take topology and functional analysis.</p>
<p>^with the exception of functional analysis, if someone take all the math courses above and get straight As.. will he most likely get into top 10 Econ grad programs?</p>
<p>There is some debate about how important topology is, and advanced diffeq stuff is no where near as important as stochasitic processes/stocahstic calculus. Linear programming classes could definatly be benneficial too. Ability to program is valuable.</p>
<p>what do econ phd applicants do during their college summers?</p>
<p>bump............</p>