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The Making of an Economist, Redux,Used
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Economists seem to be everywhere in the media these days. But what exactly do today's economists do? What and how are they taught? Updating David Colander and Arjo Klamer's classic The Making of an Economist, this book shows what is happening in elite U.S. economics Ph.D. programs. By examining these programs, Colander gives a view of cuttingedge economicsand a glimpse at its likely future. And by comparing economics education today to the findings of the original book, the new book shows how muchand in what waysthe field has changed over the past two decades. The original book led to a reexamination of graduate education by the profession, and has been essential reading for prospective graduate students. Like its predecessor, The Making of an Economist, Redux is likely to provoke discussion within economics and beyond.The book includes new interviews with students at Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Chicago, and Columbia. In these conversations, the studentsthe next generation of elite economistscolorfully and frankly describe what they think of their field and what graduate economics education is really like. The book concludes with reflections by Colander, Klamer, and Robert Solow.This inside look at the making of economists will interest anyone who wants to better understand the economics profession. An indispensible tool for anyone thinking about graduate education in economics, this edition is complete with colorful interviews and predictions about the future of cuttingedge economics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Making of an Economist, Redux'? A: The book examines elite U.S. economics Ph.D. programs, detailing what economists do today, how they are taught, and the changes in economics education over the past two decades.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is David Colander, who updates the original work co-authored with Arjo Klamer.
- Q: What can readers expect from the interviews included in the book? A: Readers can expect candid and colorful interviews with students from top universities like Harvard, Princeton, and MIT, offering insights into their experiences in graduate economics education.
- Q: Is this book beneficial for prospective graduate students? A: Yes, the book serves as an indispensable tool for anyone considering graduate education in economics, providing valuable insights into the field.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Making of an Economist, Redux' published? A: The book was published on April 8, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 280 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in very good condition.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under Economics.
- Q: Does the book include reflections from notable economists? A: Yes, it concludes with reflections from David Colander, Arjo Klamer, and Robert Solow.