"The graduate program in economics helped me tremendously in establishing my career as a college professor. The faculty was there for me at every step of my education."  Nevin Cavusoglu '07 Assistant Professor of Economics James Madison University

Key elements of UNH's doctoral program in economics make it one of the most distinctive in the country.

• Broad education in economics
• Integrative research experience
• Dual emphasis on training economists and college teachers
• Strong record of academic placements
• Strengths in international economics, health economics, and environmental and resource economics
• Teaching and research assistantships available (apply by March 1)

Nationally, doctoral study in economics has increasingly emphasized quantitative rigor. The Whittemore School program incorporates this emphasis without sacrificing a broad background in economics. Beyond the core theory and econometrics classes, students study both methodology and the history of economic thought.

Among its innovative features is the program's dual emphasis on educating economists and preparing college teachers. The Department of Economics, in conjunction with the Teaching Excellence Program in the Graduate School, has developed a nationally-known program that provides training in pedagogy for students whose career goals include teaching at the college level. This program, the Cognate in College Teaching, is an option that PhD students may pursue, in addition to the requirements of the PhD degree.

The doctoral program also includes an integrative research experience that encourages students to develop their research skills early on. The cornerstone of this experience is the department's weekly research seminar.

News
	Stillwagon Wins University's Best Master's Paper Award Economics graduate student Josh R. Stillwagon has won UNH's best master's paper award. His paper was written under the supervision of Professors Michael Goldberg and Jose Noguera. Stillwagon's Master's Thesis on identifying the shortcomings of contemporary foreign exchange market models delighted his nominators, who found it "showed a deep knowledge" of many complex subject areas.
	Economics Department Weekly Seminars The Economics Department sponsors a weekly seminar series in which UNH faculty, visiting faculty and advanced graduate students present original research papers and receive feedback. Graduate students are key participants in the seminar, earning credits during their first three years in the program for attending presentations, reviewing papers and eventually presenting their own work.