Graduate Degree Programs

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Ph.D. Program

The curriculum includes a comprehensive treatment of modern theory and empirical techniques. Students are exposed to a broad range of applied fields, and elect specialization in two fields of particular interest. 

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Ph.D. Minor

Students who are currently enrolled in another Ph.D. program at Stanford may elect to add a Ph.D. Minor in Economics to their degree program.

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Joint Degree Programs

The Economics department offers two joint degree programs with the School of Law, leading to either a J.D./M.A. and a J.D./Ph.D degree.  We also offer a Ph.D./M.P.P. joint degree with the Public Policy program.

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Master’s Degree

We do not offer a stand-alone M.A. degree. A master’s option is only available as an add-on degree for currently enrolled Econ Ph.D. candidates, or Ph.D. candidates from other departments at Stanford.