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Warwick Msc Economics vs LSE MPA Public and Economic Policy

Hi all,

So I've basically received offered from Warwick for Msc Economics and LSE for MPA Public and Economic Policy. I was wondering to get some suggestions in this regards. I'm interested in public policy and have been working in this area for the past three years. However, I also want to pursue PhD in economics (or public policy), preferably from a prestigious university in the US. Although the quantitatives (maths) in LSE's MPA program is modest, it is not as rigorous as Msc economics. Would an MPA reduce my chances for a phd?
Also, what are my chances of getting into a phd program in the US if I do Msc Economics from Warwick?
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Original post by FrshWtrEconomist
Hi all,

So I've basically received offered from Warwick for Msc Economics and LSE for MPA Public and Economic Policy. I was wondering to get some suggestions in this regards. I'm interested in public policy and have been working in this area for the past three years. However, I also want to pursue PhD in economics (or public policy), preferably from a prestigious university in the US. Although the quantitatives (maths) in LSE's MPA program is modest, it is not as rigorous as Msc economics. Would an MPA reduce my chances for a phd?
Also, what are my chances of getting into a phd program in the US if I do Msc Economics from Warwick?


For anything related to PhD programmes in the US, the best forum is the following:
http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/

If a PhD is really your goal, an MSc in Economics from Warwick would be more valuable due to the mathematical rigour of the programme relative to the MPA from LSE.

I would argue, opt for the LSE if you want to go back into work, but Warwick for a PhD.

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