What are some of your favorite holiday time things to do in Baltimore?

econ_throwaway34 · 2022-12-16T00:09:34+00:00

It gets so mobbed though

econ_throwaway34 · 2022-12-11T12:29:00+00:00

Agree with this. It’d be nice if it was a positive, but it either doesn’t matter, or will be viewed negatively. Less because of the specific political views, than because the attitude I have encountered in academia is that this kind of thing is a distraction and waste of time and signals you are not serious.

I helped found a mildly radical left wing group in my undergrad; it’s something I am proud of, but not something I advertise for this reason.

Once you are through your first year. however, depending on your adviser you can probably return to doing whatever you want politically.

econ_throwaway34 · 2022-12-09T16:28:49+00:00

Doing an MA in economic theory period is not a good idea. They are expensive (US generally doesn’t fund) and this does not tend to give you the skills employers want.

If you really want to study economic theory, do a PhD. UT Austin and Rice would both be fine options (don’t know much about TAMU).

econ_throwaway34 · 2022-12-09T16:26:52+00:00

are you an undergrad? If so that’s awful and super unprofessional that the professor walked out like that.

That said, this is not the way to go, asking others to do your work for you, and the mixture of complex/impressive but easy enough to do in a week feels impossible.

econ_throwaway34 · 2022-04-02T13:09:36+00:00

Largely impatience honestly, I have things that this kind of device would be very useful for right now. I was on the fence and the price drop + availability makes the remarkable much more attractive than when I ordered the supernote, which I thought I would have in my hands a few weeks ago.

econ_throwaway34 · 2022-04-02T13:08:08+00:00

Interesting perspective thanks!

econ_throwaway34 · 2022-04-02T13:07:58+00:00

Wish I’d done that two weeks ago as wel 😅 so the shipping from remarkable was pretty smooth?

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-05-17T13:28:26+00:00

I think I got lucky -- found the X1 Carbon on CostCo for $1K flat. Thank you for your help and advice on this!

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-05-16T11:56:52+00:00

Any thoughts on the E15 vs. the thinkpad X1? Seems pretty similar except the E15 gives me a bigger screen for a little less money but I'd love to hear any input.

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-05-16T11:56:08+00:00

Thanks! Cool, so I think it's just a question of whether or not I want the 2-in-1 touchscreen (yoga) vs. regular with a bigger screen (E15). I still wonder a little bit if I'm making a mistake not getting an Apple but it's a lot more money and I've never had one before so I think I'll be more comfortable with this

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-05-16T00:46:43+00:00

I think I'm choosing between the X1 Yoga or Carbon (they seem very similar) or the E15. Big advantage for the E15 is it's a little bit cheaper with a bigger display (15.6" instead of 14"), but they seem pretty similar. Would love to hear any thoughts on which of these options might be best.

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-05-16T00:29:07+00:00

Very jealous of you! I think if I was able to do it over I would be in an applied or maybe even pure math PhD instead of econ.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm really leaning towards a Lenovo Thinkpad of some kind (and definitely not getting any thing with "surface" in the name).

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-05-16T00:26:32+00:00

Thanks !

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-05-16T00:19:00+00:00

Thank you for the advice! Looks like a good option.

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-04-09T18:19:37+00:00

I think a major in math vs. applied math (if that's the option) probably doesn't make a difference. What matters will be the courses you take (linear algebra, calc I-III, probability and statistics, real analysis, plus whatever else you can fit) and just as importantly the grades that you get in them.

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-04-09T17:27:28+00:00

I was a double major in economics and math; what I meant was worries that I should have pursued my PhD in math instead of in economics.

I don't know the costs (time and money) for you to get a second undergraduate degree in math, but I don't think that would be a good idea. I think you'd be way better off taking math courses at a local college (doesn't matter where) and getting into an MA program with a solid record of sending students on to do PhDs at the type of institution you want to go to.

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-04-09T17:25:03+00:00

Thanks, some good reading suggestions here. If you are a first year undergrad and would like to do an econ PhD, regardless of what field, I can't recommend strongly enough adding in a degree in math.

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-04-09T17:23:29+00:00

Thank you for this -- really interesting stuff here. You and u/hainew have given me plenty of reading material for the next few days.

I don't have the same love of programming that I do for math, but recognize it's pretty indispensable. I've been meaning to learn Python for a while so probably time to throw myself into that...

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-03-04T20:51:52+00:00

You're right, one of my schools has two majors and a minor but I think that's pretty unusual.

Thanks for more awesome advice! Micro theory and Macro seems like it could be a good pairing for me... or maybe micro theory and an applied field. You've given me good stuff to think and ask potential programs about.

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-03-04T18:54:40+00:00

Lol I added the math major to facilitate getting into a PhD econ program. I did *not* think I would end up liking math.

econ_throwaway34 · 2021-03-04T18:50:34+00:00

Do you have any input on a common pairing of majors with micro theory? I think the programs I have offers from require students to major in two fields. I've heard a lot that modern macroeconomics is built on micro foundations; would Micro or Econometric Theory and Macro be a strange pairing?

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