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<p>Again, you are making words up. Is that how you and your friends have a civil discussion? (I have never, ever said anyone on cc is “stupid.”)</p>
<p>btw: top 30 econ programs include the 10 publics, many of which provide merit money to instaters with decent stats. Heck, ASU provides merit money to OOS’ers. Do you really beleive that it makes a difference if an undergrad attends #9 or #16 (Madison), or #17 (ASU), particularly if the latter can be free to instaters? (Hint: run the NPV of that investment?)</p>
<p>Of course, anyone with the stats for Cal econ (#9) can easily get accepted to NYU (#10) for the same price.</p>
<p>Cal (of course!)
Wisconsin
Arizona State
UCSD
Minnesota
Wyoming
Maryland
Michigan
Iowa State
Pitt</p>