Masters in Economics Programs: Comparing Canada and the United States

Publication: Journal of Economic Education

Volume: 39, No. 1

Issue: Winter 2008

Pages: 92-99

Author(s): Martin I. Milkman and James P. McCoy

Address:

Martin I. Milkman

Professor of Economics

Department of Economics and Finance

Murray State University

307 Business Building

Murray, KY  42071

Phone: (270) 762-4282

Fax: (270) 762-5478

E-mail: martin.milkman@murraystate.edu

Title: Masters in Economics Programs: Comparing Canada and the United States

Abstract: The authors compare various characteristics of Masters of Economics programs in Canada and the United States.  Canadian programs appear to have higher admission standards, and are more likely to offer teaching and research assistantships.  A higher percentage of the graduates of Canadian programs are placed in careers in government, whereas a higher percentage of U.S. program graduates are placed in the private sector.