Ph.D. Alumni Comments
| Wei Chen |
Bates College, Assistant Professor
Research Fellow, Bank of Spain 2003-2004 |
Class of 2004 |
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| "The Ph.D. program at UCSC is unique in that it provides us with close contact with world renowned economists,
keeps us up to date with the frontier research, and gives us opportunity to work with the experts in chosen fields. Both
the faculty and staff in the program are very friendly and willing to help us resolve academic and non-academic issues.
My overall experience at UCSC is wonderful and I will surely keep in touch with those whom I have known for years." |
| Peter Kriz |
Singapore Management University, Assistant Professor
Research Fellow, Bank of Spain 2003-2004 |
Class of 2003 |
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| "The research regimen of the Ph.D. program in International Economics at UCSC emphasized the optimal blend of
traditional theoretical rigour, state-of-the-art numerical and econometric methods, and perhaps most importantly, the applicability
of research to the current policy interests of top-echelon professional economists. Without such a holistic approach to excellence,
job placement and continued success in this wonderful but hypercompetitive profession would have been next to impossible. And the
best thing about the program? My affiliation with UCSC Economics and its world-class faculty and global PhD network has really only
just begun!!" |
| Ilan Noy |
University of Hawaii, Assistant Professor |
Class of 2003 |
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| "The beautiful natural environment, the very dynamic town and the International Economics Ph.D. program all
combined made my years in Santa Cruz most enjoyable. Course-work and discussions with faculty were challenging and intellectually
stimulating and provided me with a superb preparation as an international academic economist. The quality and quantity of faculty
who work on various international economic issues is unrivalled." |
| Matthew McGinty |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Assistant Professor |
Class of 2002 |
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| "The intensive Ph.D. coursework in International Economics at UCSC was excellent preparation for the academic
job market. Class size was small and the professors in the micro, macro, trade and finance sequences were outstanding.
While writing the dissertation I had access to world renowned professors in International Economics on a daily basis. In
addition, my teaching experience at UCSC was very attractive to potential employers. UCSC was the perfect place for me
to begin my career."
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| Garrett Milam |
Univeristy of Puget Sound, Assistant Professor
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Class of 2002 |
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| "What I most value from my experience at UC Santa Cruz was the opportunity to work so closely with high-caliber
faculty. Not only in my coursework, but subsequently in getting my career as a researcher and educator started, the degree
of contact between student and faculty was crucial to my success. Only now am I realizing the degree to which the
International Economics program prepared me for academia."
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| Rashmi Shankar |
Brandeis University, Assistant Professor |
Class of 2001 |
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| "My experience at UCSC was uniformly wonderful. Staff and faculty are highly supportive, especially in the context
of placing PhD candidates. Additionally, the quality of the instruction ensured that we could compete successfully with
candidates from other universities."
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| Sujata Verma |
Notre Dame University, Assistant Professor |
Class of 2000 |
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| "UCSC's program is one of the best programs in International Economics. It is structured very well and provides an
in-depth study of both the theory and application in the field of International Economics. The faculty is excellent and the
campus is beautiful."
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| Alina Carare |
European Division, IMF Institute, International Monetary Fund, Economist |
Class of 2000 |
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| "The UCSC PhD International Economics program helped me to acquire the knowledge and technical skills I need for my job,
while giving me an edge in research in my fields of interest, monetary policy and open economy macroeconomics. Moreover, it helped me
improve my analytical skills. In addition, the professors work experience helped me understand how decisions are taken in the real
world, and what type of research is useful to policy makers."
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| Sona Shrestha |
Federal Reserve Bank of Australia, Systems Stability
Dept/Financial System Group, Manager |
Class of 1999 |
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| "Overall, my experience at UCSC was very positive. Both the faculty and the staff were extremely helpful. The high
calibre and the diversity of the students in the program made the experience challenging and enjoyable at the same time. The
program provided me with a strong foundation in economic theory and in relevant policy issues, contributing greatly to the
transition from academic study to practical policy here at the Reserve Bank of Australia."
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| Ivy Kosmides |
U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Latin American and Caribbean
Nations, International Affairs, International Economist |
Class of 1999 |
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| "Small class sizes allowed a mentoring relationship with professors that has continued to help me as I have moved forward in
my career. The program draws an international students and many of my classmates continue to be my colleagues and friends today. The
beautiful and serence surroundings of Santa Cruz meant the graduate experience as a whole was more enriching."
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