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The New School for Social Research
Office of Admission
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New York, NY 10011
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Admissions Liaison
EconLiaison@newschool.edu

Department of Economics
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New York, NY 10003
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Fax: 212.229.5724

Mailing Address
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New York, NY 10003

Chair
Paulo dos Santos

Senior Secretary
Silvina Palacio

Student Advisor
Leah Masci

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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. 

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The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.