r/academiceconomics
43k members
r/academiceconomics is a subreddit with 43k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses economics, phd, masters, econ, and research.
Unofficial discord: https://discord.gg/4qEc2yp
Popular Themes in r/academiceconomics
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is doing a Ph.D. in economics worth it given what AI models can do now ?"
26 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "Turning 30 with an accounting background,want to pivot to economics."
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/academiceconomics
#1
Economics
: "Is doing a Ph.D. in Economics worth it given what AI models can do now ?"
176 posts
#2
Phd
: "For those who did a Phd in Economics and went into industry was it worth it?"
94 posts
#3
Masters
: "UChicago's MACRM (Masters) vs. Top 20 Econ PhD"
75 posts
#4
Econ
: "Interesting and beginner-friendly Economics-heavy statistics books"
41 posts
#5
Research
: "Are things starting to get scary re:AI in Research?"
38 posts
#6
Struggling
26 posts
#7
Undergrad
: "Non-Econ Undergrad at T5 - do I need a masters?"
17 posts
#8
Academic
: "What is the consensus on Git in Academic economics?"
16 posts
#9
Math
: "Math requirements for ECON PhD"
14 posts
#10
Career
: "how did you gain more confidence early on in your Career?"
14 posts
Member Growth in r/academiceconomics
Yearly
+12k members(39.7%)
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Last updated: June 16, 2026