PhD in Economics
Talk one-to-one with a Economics PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Economics is a research doctorate in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Economics PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Economics PhD Mentors
Waheed Oladipo MAJEKODUNMI
🏢 Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria
Henry Ramirez
🏢 UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA-SENA
Dr Prof Rachel Ooi
🏢 Founder of Antioch Streams; Nanyang Business School NTU Singapore; Singapore Management University (ExD)
Musa Waliu
🏢 MIAENG, MIAEEEE , MNSE , MNAEE ,NASSEREN ,MNIEEE, MNAE , MOSHA , MACATA, MISPON
Williams Opoku-Agyemang
🏢 University of South Africa
Tan Kwan Hong
🏢 Singapore University of Social Sciences
Haimanot B. Atinkut
🏢 Bahir Dar University
Vijaya Kittu Manda
🏢 Researcher, PBMEIT, India
Philip Kofi Adom
🏢 Ashesi University and University of WitwatersrandShowing 9 of 24 experts
Browse All Economics Experts →Who Are the Economics Mentors?
Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
- PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
- University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
- Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.
Research Areas of Our Economics Mentors
17 of our Economics mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 873 papers between 1976 and 2026, cited 31,920 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Stock Market, Economic Growth and Energy Consumption.
Recurring research themes
- Stock Market18 papers · 7 mentors
- Economic Growth18 papers · 5 mentors
- Energy Consumption20 papers · 5 mentors
- Panel Data6 papers · 4 mentors
- Natural Resource5 papers · 4 mentors
- Artificial Intelligence14 papers · 6 mentors
Recent publications by our Economics mentors
- Digital Governance for Sustainable Development: Can E‐Government Enhance Food Security in Developing Countries?
- Breaking the Hunger Cycle: Can Women’s Empowerment Solve Africa’s Undernourishment Crisis?
- Co-Creation, Co-Marketing, and Co-Branding Strategies for Smart Luxury Digital Ecosystems
- Redefining service quality in the digital experience era
- Does AI Possess Proto-Consciousness? A Novel Theoretical Framework for Understanding Emergent Awareness in Artificial Systems
- Temporal Ontology: Does the Future Exist Yet? A Novel Framework for Understanding Graduated Temporal Existence
- Agentic AI for Ageing Healthcare Systems in Advanced Economies: A Structured Review of Evidence, Institutional Barriers, and a Sociotechnical Implementation Roadmap
- FDI, Governance and Economic Performance in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Economics mentors have published, a PhD in Economics with their guidance could explore:
- Stock Market, especially where it meets energy consumption
- Economic Growth, especially where it meets energy consumption
- Energy Consumption, especially where it meets panel data
- Panel Data
These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.
What You Can Discuss With a Economics PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Economics fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Shortlisting Economics PhD programs and judging which ones are the best fit for you
- Online and part-time Economics doctorate options, and what to check before enrolling
- Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
- Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
- Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
- Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
- Careers after a PhD in Economics: academia, industry and research roles
Economics Specialisations
Popular specialisations within Economics. Select one to search for mentors who work in it.
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Economics PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Economics PhD Mentor
Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.
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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Economics PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Economics mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
What can I discuss with a Economics PhD mentor?
Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.
Can I do a PhD in Economics online?
Some universities offer online or part-time doctorates in Economics. Quality and recognition vary by country and institution, so check accreditation and how employers or regulators in your country treat the degree. A mentor can help you compare options before you enrol.
Is a doctorate in Economics the same as a PhD?
A PhD is a research doctorate. Some fields also offer professional doctorates that focus on applying research in practice. Both lead to the title Doctor; which suits you depends on your career goals. A Economics mentor can explain the difference for your situation.
How much does a meeting cost?
You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.