tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404820640426099135.post3126286024399258347..comments2023-10-31T00:46:35.316+13:00Comments on Anti-Dismal: Greg Mankiw's reflections on graduate educationPaul Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731003529546075700noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404820640426099135.post-87335776910025840362011-01-25T14:20:32.552+13:002011-01-25T14:20:32.552+13:00There are a few of those: terminal masters. You ha...There are a few of those: terminal masters. You have to be damned careful when applying to US grad schools, if all you want is a Masters, that their terminal Masters is well distinguished from the "thanks for trying" degree.Eric Cramptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15831696523324469713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404820640426099135.post-83543882513705199302011-01-25T14:10:25.227+13:002011-01-25T14:10:25.227+13:00Eric: Which means a masters is a sign of failure. ...Eric: Which means a masters is a sign of failure. I think what Mankiw wants is a masters degree set up which isn't a sign of failure rather it is a sign that you just don't want to be a researcher, which most economists don't. Some Australian university's have such programs.Paul Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731003529546075700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404820640426099135.post-76196225483611027122011-01-25T13:53:19.238+13:002011-01-25T13:53:19.238+13:00I thought most programs already awarded a Masters ...I thought most programs already awarded a Masters after about 1.5-2 years of coursework.<br /><br />Basically, you get a Masters if you do well enough in your courses but wig out on the comps or can't get your thesis together.Eric Cramptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15831696523324469713noreply@blogger.com