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Raftergirl

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11. Ok. But one doesn't get a Masters in Economics from a program for MPP/MPA. Yes, economic theory is

Reply to harumph (Reply #10)

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 01:01 PM

14 hrs ago

an important part, but most programs focus is on developing policy initiatives which improve public services and goverment programs and the skills needed to implement policies.

Chicago takes (or took) a more theoretical approach which can be boiled down to the free market is the answer to every problem.

FYI, Maxwell School has been rankled #1 for years and years.

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Yeah, I get that - but I was speaking about so-called elite schools of economics, harumph 15 hrs ago #10

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