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
: "Seeking Textbook Recommendations for a Mathematically Rigorous Economics Foundation"
3 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "Turning 30 with an accounting background,want to pivot to economics."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/academiceconomics
#1
Economics
: "For those who did a PhD in Economics and went into industry was it worth it?"
176 posts
#2
Phd
: "For those who did a Phd in Economics and went into industry was it worth it?"
94 posts
#3
Masters
: "Masters in economics despite 2.8 GPA"
75 posts
#4
Econ
41 posts
#5
Research
: "Interview with Scott Cunningham (Baylor) on AI/Claude Code for economics Research"
38 posts
#6
Struggling
26 posts
#7
Undergrad
: "Master’s in Economics after a CS Undergrad"
17 posts
#8
Academic
16 posts
#9
Math
: "Seeking Textbook Recommendations for a Mathematically Rigorous Economics Foundation"
14 posts
#10
Career
: "Teaching faculty jobs or Postdocs"
14 posts
Member Growth in r/academiceconomics
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+12k members(39.2%)
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Last updated: June 30, 2026