r/academiceconomics is a subreddit with 45k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, economics, graduate, research, and phd.
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Popular Themes in r/academiceconomics
#1
Advice Requests
: "What are the most consequential papers in Economics?"
64 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Statistical software"
2 posts
#3
News
: "aware about current affairs"
2 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Visit my page for legit check✅"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/academiceconomics
#1
Struggling
19 posts
#2
Economics
9 posts
#3
Graduate
5 posts
#4
Research
5 posts
#5
Phd
3 posts
#6
Tutor
3 posts
#7
Masters
3 posts
#8
Coursework
2 posts
#9
Advice
2 posts
#10
Masters Programs
2 posts
Flair Used in r/academiceconomics
#1
Advice
: "Development economics - a game for the elites?"
55 posts
#2
PhD Admissions
: "If Econ people are so good at math, why do Econ PhD?"
25 posts
#3
Masters Admissions
: "Considering a Masters from a less prestigious uni as an LSE grad"
14 posts
#4
Literature question
: "What are the most consequential papers in Economics?"
5 posts
#5
Research Paper
: "As a student studying Economics (undergrad), how do I write a research paper. Would sincerely appreciate if somebody could mentor me."
5 posts
#6
Coding, Data, and Replication
: "Dynare and AI"
5 posts
#7
Research
: "New study says NYC congestion pricing only changes people's schedules at 5 AM-weekday and 9PM-weekend of the 4 toll cutoffs boundaries - does this match your experience?"
3 posts
#8
Predocs
: "Advice on coding samples"
3 posts
#9
Teaching
: "Would Econ be better off if History of Thought was a required course?"
1 post
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Last updated: August 13, 2026