UC Davis Graduate Studies
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Economics
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Students gain advanced knowledge of modern economic theory, both in the areas of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and advanced proficiency in econometrics and quantitative methods. Students acquire in-depth knowledge of two fields of theoretical or empirical economics of particular interest to the candidate. Students graduate with the ability to address economic issues with the analytic and quantitative skills necessary for a successful academic or professional career in economics, business or government.
Degree Type
Departmentally-Based Graduate Program
Degrees Offered
M.A. Plan II \ Ph.D. Plan B
Lead Dean
College of Letters and Science
Degree Requirements
Administrative ByLaws
Major Code
GECN
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Admission Requirements
UC Davis General Admission Requirements \ Program Admissions Requirements
Admission Deadlines
General: Dec 15, 2025\
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Dec 15, 2025\ Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026
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Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Graduate Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator\ Kaitlin Aparicio \ econgradadmit@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Program Chair
Department Chair\ Marianne Bitler \ (530) 754-1577 | bitler@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Program Chair\ Shu Shen \ shushen@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Program Contacts
Advisor: General\ Nicolas Caramp \ Economics \ (530) 752-9241 | ncaramp@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Andrés Carvajal \ Economics \ 530-752-9241 | acarvajal@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Anujit Chakraborty \ Economics \ (530) 752-9241 | chakraborty@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Christopher Meissner \ Economics \ (530) 554-1784 | cmmeissner@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: Admissions and Primary Contact\ Shu Shen \ Economics \ shushen@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Jenna Stearns \ Economics \ (530) 752-9241 | jestearns@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Studies Contacts
Internal Fellowship Analyst\ Heidi West \ (530) 754-9473 | hewest@ucdavis.edu
Senior Academic Advisor\ Brittney Solar \ bsolar@ucdavis.edu