<p>I’m trying to find out which has the best economics department.
Any info I could get would be helpful.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>it’s either going to be berkeley or LA. Both are really good. William Sharpe’s pretty famous at UCLA for econ (transferred from berkeley to la)</p>
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<p>but berkeley has more nobel laureates in econ than UCLA does. (they also have haas, which i presume also does econ)</p>
<p>you’ll probably be good at either university.</p>
<p>Yes, both UCLA and Berkeley are great choices but it’s very competitive to transfer into.</p>
<p>Based on the fact that it’s so competitive, could I get some insight on the economics programs at the other UCs?</p>
<p>UCLA is top notch, but I’d have to say Cal. Laura Tyson trumps Sharpe.</p>
<p>UC Merced is the best.</p>
<p>Seriously though, if you’re choosing a university based on our opinions of their departments, then you’re pretty dumb.</p>
<p>Look into it yourself. Research. Investigate. Other words that mean the same.</p>
<p>UCSD’s Econ Dept is up there with UCLA’s. Distinguished faculty, undergrad research opportunities, and some really tough classes.</p>
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<p>don’t know how true this is. Sharpe’s notoriously famous for saying that he learned how to think like an economist at UCLA. Berkeley has a ton of nobel laureates in econ though, so as i said, they’re both good.</p>
<p>byphy,</p>
<p>Purely subjective on my part. Laura Tyson – Chair of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers – is a hero of mine.</p>