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 advice.
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Popular Themes in r/academiceconomics
#1
Advice Requests
: "What are the most consequential papers in Economics?"
48 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Best laptop under €900 for Master's in Economics? Plus: Is switching to Windows worth it for Excel/Econ software?"
2 posts
#3
Opportunities
: "I want to break into Finance"
2 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Visit my page for legit check✅"
2 posts
#5
News
: "aware about current affairs"
2 posts
#6
Ideas
: "Any good ideas for a theme for my bachelor thesis?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/academiceconomics
#1
Struggling
27 posts
#2
Economics
10 posts
#3
Graduate
5 posts
#4
Research
5 posts
#5
Advice
4 posts
#6
Phd
3 posts
#7
Tutor
3 posts
#8
Masters
3 posts
#9
Coursework
2 posts
#10
Masters Programs
2 posts
Flair Used in r/academiceconomics
#1
Advice
: "Federal Reserve Research Assistant Position Experience"
45 posts
#2
PhD Admissions
: "If Econ people are so good at math, why do Econ PhD?"
17 posts
#3
Masters Admissions
: "US Econ PhD Preparation Masters"
14 posts
#4
Research Paper
: "Time series & causal inference"
7 posts
#5
Literature question
: "What are the most consequential papers in Economics?"
1 post
#6
Coding, Data, and Replication
: "Dynare and AI"
1 post
#7
Predocs
: "Undergraduate student heading into final year. When to apply for Predocs/Masters?"
1 post
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Last updated: August 5, 2026