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Versatile PhD: Why Do Tech Companies Hire So Many Economists?

October 28, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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The program for Economic Research (PER) Live Series brings together finance and business thought leaders to share their insights on issues at the center of the economy, and to discuss the changing role of economists globally.

The conversation will feature: 

  • Neal Ghosh, PhD, Senior Manager of Economics in Corporate Development, Amazon
  • Todd Maurer, Versatile PhD and Edunomix LLC
  • Sophia N. Johnson, PhD, Program for Economic Research

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Details

Date:
October 28, 2020
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Website:
versatilephd.com

Other

Topic
Careers - Non-Academic
Focus Area
Prepare For Your Career
Unit
Graduate School

Venue

Zoom