Economics (PhD)
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The New School for Social Research
Office of Admission
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Admissions Liaison
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Department of Economics
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New York, NY 10003
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79 Fifth Avenue, room 1124A
New York, NY 10003
Chair
Paulo dos Santos
Senior Secretary
Silvina Palacio
Student Advisor
Leah Masci
Admissions Pause for the 2026-27 Academic Year
The New School for Social Research is pausing admissions to this PhD program for one year while we undertake a comprehensive review of the doctoral program. Because of this review, we will not be admitting a new cohort of PhD students for the 2026-27 academic year.
We encourage you to remain connected with us and to check our website for updates on the program and the next admissions cycle.
The PhD in Economics is designed for students who have completed the Economics MA at The New School for Social Research or a comparable master's degree from another university. Core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics are supplemented by courses in Marxian, post-Keynesian, and neo-Ricardian theory. Students develop two areas of concentration prior to beginning work on a dissertation.
- DegreeDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Credits60 credits
- FormatFull-time or part-time, on campus
- Start TermFall
STEM Designation for International Applicants
This program is STEM-designated. After graduating, eligible F-1 students in this program can apply for an additional 24 months of Optional Practical Training at the end of their Post-Completion OPT.
