UVA’s PhD in Economics develops future researchers and policy leaders with strong foundations in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, quantitative methods, and empirical analysis. Students work closely with faculty on groundbreaking research in labor economics, development, behavioral finance, trade, and public policy. With access to global datasets and computational labs, this program produces graduates who excel in academia, think tanks, central banks, and multilateral institutions.
Evaluating the impact of universal basic income using synthetic control methods
Advanced DSGE modeling for predicting central bank policy responses during crises
Field experiments on nudging behavior in retirement savings among low-income workers
Causal inference of carbon tax effectiveness using regional natural experiments
Deep learning models for forecasting sovereign debt defaults
Game-theoretic modeling of cartel behavior in digital marketplaces
Trade elasticity estimation under geopolitical sanctions
Labor economics analysis of long-term pandemic unemployment effects
Machine learning for predictive modeling of currency exchange volatility
Network analysis of global supply chains and policy shocks
Empirical study of housing affordability policy on migration trends
Intergenerational income mobility studies using IRS microdata
Spatial econometric modeling of urban gentrification
Advanced panel data analysis of global remittance flows
Experimental auction design for agricultural subsidy allocation
Comparative study of development finance outcomes using big data
Stochastic modeling of inflation targeting in post-crisis economies
AI-based credit risk scoring for financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
Contribute to economic science and policy innovation through UVA’s globally connected PhD in Economics.
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