PhD Scholarships - Economics, Markets, Institutions

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IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca      NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE PHD PROGRAM IN:  ECONOMICS, MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS   
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Description and useful information   
IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca is an international Graduate School and Institute of Technology that acts as a research university with the aim of forming human capital –specifically with regard to its PhD programs- in disciplines characterized by their high potential for concrete application. IMT strives to reach the fusion of theoretical comprehension and practical relevance. The following goals are at the core of IMT's mission statement:     
•to establish itself as a research center that promotes cutting-edge research in key areas, structuring its Ph.D. Programs in close connection with research activity;   
•to attract top students, researchers and scholars through competitive international selections;   
•to contribute to technological innovation, economic growth and social development.   
  ECONOMICS, MARKETS, INSTITUTIONS   The program aims at dealing with issues in political economy, applied public economics, the functioning of industries and markets, the impact of macroeconomics on productivity and growth.  A distinctive feature of the PhD program is the strong integration of theoretical, technical and practical expertise, aimed to educate highly qualified professionals, who analyze, plan, and manage concrete interventions of political economy.  Theoretical methodologies and models are tested through the methodical/systematic investigation of real world cases. At the end of the program, students are able to identify commonalities as well as distinctive characters of economies, markets, and industries.     
  Information:   •Location: Lucca  •Duration of the PhD Program: 3 years  •Available positions: 12  •Cost: tuition, enrolment fees and associated taxes are paid for by the School for all candidates admitted to the program   •Scholarships: 6 scholarships will be awarded, and are equal to about