What Opportunities Does an Economics PhD Open?

PhD graduates from US institutions, by year of graduation.

PhD economists are taking their talent from academia to tech

PhD graduates from US institutions, by year of graduation. — Figure 1. PhD graduates from US institutions, by year of graduation. Source: Revelio Labs, September 2026

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