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- Blog Post
- Posted 4 years ago
Does Economics Have a Problem with Women?
Economics has a gender problem, it always has, and unfortunately, it appears to be getting worse. Until recently, the impression was that this historically male-dominated discipline was turning a cornerâalbeit rather slowlyâand the number of women studying economics was creeping upwards. That progress, however, looks to have stalled, and by some accounts, including that of the Australian Department of Education, actually gone into reverse. All the while, the number of women in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths)âlong notorious for their poor gender ratiosâhas been steadily increasing. It looks as though the âold boysâ clubâ of economics might be closing ranks.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article
- Posted 4 years ago
The INOMICS Questionnaire: Fratzscher vs Rossi-Hansberg
Esteemed economist, Princeton Professor, and friend of INOMICS, Esteban Rossi-Hansberg, generously took time out of his busy schedule to take part in the second INOMICS Handbook Questionnaire. Opposite him, in his customary role of quizmaster, was Professor Marcel Fratzscher, president of the DIW Berlin, and one of Germanyâs leading voices in macroeconomics. Keeping with tradition, and as a nod to the heavyweight reputations of those involved, we dubbed the encounter âFratzscher v Rossi-Hansbergâ. What played out proved illuminating and often personal, the dialogue shedding light on the inner workings of the mystery that is the âeconomistâs mindâ. For anyone even loosely connected to economics the following conversation will make an interesting read.
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- Study Advice Article
- Posted 4 years ago
How the Economics+ approach is changing the face of the discipline
Situated in the oldest city of the Netherlands, Nijmegen, Radboud University has firmly established itself as one of the countryâs most reputable institutions of higher education. Offering programmes across the academic spectrum, its MSc in Economics, in particular, is attracting students from all over the world.
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- Recruitment Management
- Posted 5 years ago
How to Offer a Positive Candidate Experience
In today's world, candidates look for the potential to learn, develop and grow. They also seek shared values from the brands or businesses they willing to dedicate their time and skills to - which is why providing the best possible candidate experience process is essential
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
Top 10 Economics Journals
All academics know how important it is to get your work published. The journal which you publish your work in can have a big effect on how it is perceived and on how many people it reaches, so it's important to make the right decision when submitting your work for publication. You want to make sure that you submit to a journal which has a strong professional reputation for your work to be taken seriously.
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- Ranking
- Posted 5 years ago
Top Economics Podcasts
Podcasts are a great way not only to enrich your knowledge, but also to look at an already familiar matter from a different perspective. Normally, podcasts are issued in the style of lectures, talks, interviews or just short commentaries, and cover either current economic issues or pure academic topics.
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- Study Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
The different types of fellowships available for postdocs
After finishing a PhD, most researchers who want to stay in academia will go on to one or more postdoc positions. As a postdoc you may conduct your own research, but most likely you will be supporting a principal investigator (PI) who decides what topics will be investigated. As a postdoc you will perform research, supervise PhD students, teach undergraduate or masters students, and present work at conferences and workshops.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
Tips for reformatting your manuscript to submit to a new journal
As every academic knows, writing a paper for submission to a journal is a long and arduous process. It is common for papers to be rejected from the first journal that you submit to, so you will have to reformat the manuscript and resubmit it to another journal. This process of reformatting requires quite a bit of work, even when the paper is staying essentially the same and the only changes being made are cosmetic. Every journal has its own rules about formatting such as fonts to be used, margins, the type and number of images allowed, and citation format. To help you with this process, here are our tips for reformatting your manuscript to submit to a new journal.
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- Study Abroad Article
- Posted 5 years ago
Scholarships in Sweden, Denmark and Norway
For those considering options for studying a Bachelorâs, Masterâs, or PhD degree, Scandinavia is a tempting location. With a long and rich cultural history, and specialist institutions for a range of academic disciplines, Scandinavian countries are marking out their strengths on the international academic stage.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 5 years ago
What's the difference between a conference, a seminar, a workshop and a symposium?
There are lots of different types of academic event that you might want to attend, such as conferences, seminars, workshops and symposiums. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks, and generally they have a different slant. Size, for instance, is usually a big factor in whether something is regarded as a conference or a symposium. Usually the difference between a conference and a symposium is that a conference will be a larger event and a symposium a smaller one.
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- Study Advice Article, Study Abroad Article, Work Abroad Article
- Posted 5 years ago
Doing a Master's While Travelling
Having a Master's degree is a valuable way to advance your career and gain more knowledge in your chosen field. Unlike an undergraduate degree program, you may not have to go to school full time to achieve this step in your education. However, it does require some time and effort, which means you'll need to figure out how to fit it in with your lifestyle. If that lifestyle includes travel as a priority, you may wonder how you can complete your Master's without giving up your travel schedule. The good news is that you can do both. It won't be the conventional way to graduation that most post-grad students follow, but it can be done and you'll enjoy the freedom to travel while also completing your degree. Here's what you should know.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 5 years ago
No Deal Brexit and the Threat to UK Universities
With every passing day - and they seem to be whizzing by now â the likelihood of the UK leaving the EU without a deal, known as a âno deal Brexitâ, is increasing. For the large majority, the prospect of this is nightmarish. In the event, it is widely understood that there would be a number of inevitabilities: the economy would slump, possibly crash; many businesses would flee, and with them whatever tax receipts they hadnât yet evaded; and the Tory hard right would sit back and revel. That only a handful of MPs and a slither of the broader population actually desire this, testifies to the failure of parliament, and more so, the failure of government in dealing with the negotiations. For two years, it has concerned itself with little else, shelving manifesto pledges to deliver the country here, to the now. And the situation, to put it lightly, is a shambles.
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- University / College
UniversitĂ degli Studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
4 Ideas to Promote Your Research
When you have important research to share, speaking at a conference is one of the best ways to network, create connections, and make your voice heardâbut with so many people competing for attention, sometimes it can feel more like a drop in a bucket. In times like this, you need a secret weaponâsomething that makes your presentation stand out and ensures that audience members will remember it enough to take action. Check out our conference listings
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
4 Ways Economists Can Market Their Research Projects
Itâs not uncommon for those in field of economics research to feel a little hesitant about the idea of âmarketingâ themselves. After all, youâre not really selling a productâyouâre sharing valuable knowledge so that other people can benefit from it. But if you want others to take notice of that knowledge in the first place, youâll need to take some steps towards promoting your work.
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
How to Find and Avoid Predatory Publishers
A recent investigation by British newspaper The Guardian and several German publishers has highlighted the vast number of âpredatory publishersâ who are operating in academia and are publishing fake science for profit. These publishers invite researchers to publish their work in a journal and then charge exorbitant fees.
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- Campus Reviews
- Posted 5 years ago
Lock Haven University, Pennsylvania, USA - Why Study Here?
If you are interested in studying business in a hands-on and entrepreneurial focused environment, then you might consider studying at Lock Haven University, located in Pennsylvania in the U.S.
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- Campus Reviews
- Posted 5 years ago
Why study at Eastern Mediterranean University, Northern Cyprus?
Founded in 1979 as the Institute of Higher Technology, Eastern Mediterranean University has expanded both its Bachelor's programs offered and its student population. The university established its current name in 1985 after the Turkish government and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus agreed to mutually open the university as EMU.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 5 years ago
World Conference on Human Rights 1993
When thinking about conferences, we most often discuss academic conferences. However, throughout the twentieth century, the conference was an important meeting format for politicians and diplomats as well as academics. Some of the most important historical events of the century involved conference meetings which had a huge impact on national and international policy. One such key conference was the World Conference on Human Rights in 1993, which was the first human rights conference since the end of the Cold War and which was instrumental in specifying universal human rights.
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- Campus Reviews
- Posted 5 years ago
Why study at University of Tampere, Finland?
Finland is known around the globe for its progressive higher education culture that aims to cultivate a humane and globally-minded ânext generationâ. This is emphasis is especially present in the University of Tampere (UTA). UTA prides itself on providing a friendly environment for students to connect with their professors and even the administration, even as undergraduates.
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