<p>Do not discount UofC-- particularly if you are accepted for econ. Although you may not have as many recruiters banging on your doorstep, it is the most historically important economics program in the world, and this will serve you well in the long term (grad school, MBA studies, etc.)</p>
<p>In terms of straight hiring prospects 3/4 years from now when you finish, it depends somewhat on location, but controlling for that, I would probably say…</p>
<p>LSE
Wharton/Oxford
UofC
Stern
UCL</p>
<p>LSE on top only because of its proximity to the City. Good luck!</p>