Graduate Program

Our Ph.D. program field faculty consists of 91 economists drawn from the Economics Department and other departments and colleges across the university, offering students many opportunities. Students can focus their doctoral research on a wide range of economics-related topics provided at least two Ph.D. program field faculty members approve the topic and agree to supervise the student.

To view our Ph.D. program field faculty, click here.

The Economics Department is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and positive climate for all at Cornell University and in the Economics profession more broadly. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion initiatives here.

Job Market Candidates

The department is proud to support and promote the work of our Ph.D. students who are seeking employment following the completion of their doctoral program. At Cornell University, economists are trained in many departments, schools and colleges, and as a part of multiple graduate fields. All Ph.D. job candidates with training in economics are listed here . The following websites include the subset of students who are receiving their degrees in Fields outside of Economics: Field of Policy Analysis and Management and Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.

More About the Graduate Program

Graduate Field Faculty Information for Prospective/Incoming Grad Students Critical Dates for Graduate Students Current Ph.D. Students Graduate Student Handbook

Economics News

Internship offers insights into banking career

7/25/2022

Eros Georgiou ’25 is spending the summer exploring a career in banking, with help from a Summer Experience Grant.

Don’t Stress: Maternal Stress Affects Child’s Diet

7/01/2022

Maternal exposure to stress during pregnancy could have long term detrimental effects on children’s diets, finds Michele Belot.

Student Spotlight: Germán Reyes

6/06/2022

A doctoral candidate in economics from Argentina, Reyes studies how test-score gaps eventually lead to income inequality.

Humanities students present diverse research projects

5/18/2022

Humanities students studying an array of topics presented their work at the A.D. White House.

Self-fulfilling rankings boost agencies’ power, influence

5/17/2022

Cornell researchers developed a theoretical model that suggests an explanation for ratings produced by firms like Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch, or the World Bank.

Travel Grants Help Graduate Students Conduct Research Across the Globe

5/10/2022

The Graduate School awarded over 100 Research Travel Grants totaling $204,196 in 2021-22, the largest group of grants awarded since the pandemic began interrupting travel.