Big news: The Department of Political Science and the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago are launching a new Ph.D program in political economy. We have been working on this for over a year...I am thrilled to share some details. 1/
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This is a standalone Ph.D. program in political economy—staffed by faculty in Political Science and the Harris School but distinct from Ph.D. programs in those units. (Alongside the creation of the new program, the PE track of the Harris Ph.D. program will be discontinued.) 2/
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And what an amazing group of faculty! Check out this list—currently 22 faculty across the two units. 3/
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Students who come to Chicago to work with these faculty with receive accelerated training in formal theory and statistical methods alongside deep engagement in political science. 4/
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What does this mean in practice? A dedicated sequence in formal political theory, akin to micro theory but with applications from politics. Applied econometrics. And a three-quarter sequence in political economy: models of politics, models to data, and a topics course. 5/
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Also, substantial coursework in one of the four traditional subfields of political science. We will give students outstanding technical training and outstanding training in the substance of politics. 6/
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There are so many exciting opportunities to use the tools of game theory and empirical methods of causal inference to study politics. We encourage students to pursue research wherever their intellectual interests lie. 7/
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Part of developing these interests is participation in Chicago's rich seminar culture. 8/
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And part of it is working with faculty from early in the program on one's own research projects. We want students to come out of their second year with research that they can present at conferences. 9/
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You can see the full set of program requirements here. Students who fulfill these requirements graduate with a Ph.D. in political economy. 10/
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Not least, students will receive strong financial support. They will learn how to teach but not be overburdened with teaching. Stipends will be very competitive. 11/
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We are confident that there is no better place to study political economy. Outstanding faculty and superb training at one of the world's great universities. 12/
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We are accepting applications this fall, to begin Fall 2022. If you are faculty, please encourage your very best students to apply. If you are a prospective grad, please reach out with any questions. Fin/
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