scoobs:
Did you school in Unilag?

Yep. Why do you ask?

Ugosample:

Yep. Why do you ask?

Ah you should know Dr Ishola and Dr Isaac Nwaogugu great guys...they constantly told us we should get Phd's in Economics before age 30....

scoobs:
Ah you should know Dr Ishola and Dr Isaac Nwaogugu great guys...they constantly told us we should get Phd's in Economics before age 30....

Yep Dr Nwaogwugwu is my guy. Very sound economist. He told us to be the best at what we do. But his exam is another story.
what set are you?

scoobs:
Ah you should know Dr Ishola and Dr Isaac Nwaogugu great guys...they constantly told us we should get Phd's in Economics before age 30....

But is a PhD really worth it? The stress and everything. Are you doing your PhD?

Ugosample:

Yep Dr Nwaogwugwu is my guy. Very sound economist. He told us to be the best at what we do. But his exam is another story.
what set are you?

2012..I do constantly record his words otherwise d exam would be something else..good mentor.

scoobs:
2012..I do constantly record his words otherwise d exam would be something else..good mentor.

lol that guy is something else. that is why i always prepare hard and i blast his exams. It means you are K.C dem set?

Ugosample:

But is a PhD really worth it? The stress and everything. Are you doing your PhD?

. Am diverting into finance..there is this fear of being a lecturer..which is I don't really fancy. I would rather do a CFA to Phd. A Phd would be worth it if you love lecturing. As they do say with a PhD you can never be jobless...A PhD would be worth it if you do it in the USA, they do give Full Scholarships and pay yearly stipends they treat it as a Job over there some of their Universities retain their Phd grads as lecturers ....A PhD can get you into the World Bank, AfDB IMF and Co as a researcher..and I mean they pay in Dollars..that enough is a motivation. In Nigeria most Phd's end up being lecturers Dr Nwagwugwu and Dr Ishola did per time lectures @ a Private uni earning about 200k+ their Unilag salary..If you are good in independent research you can give it a shot..would definitely be worth it at the end.

scoobs:
. Am diverting into finance..there is this fear of being a lecturer..which is I don't really fancy. I would rather do a CFA to Phd. A Phd would be worth it if you love lecturing. As they do say with a PhD you can never be jobless...A PhD would be worth it if you do it in the USA, they do give Full Scholarships and pay yearly stipends they treat it as a Job over there some of their Universities retain their Phd grads as lecturers ....A PhD can get you into the World Bank, AfDB IMF and Co as a researcher..and I mean they pay in Dollars..that enough is a motivation. In Nigeria most Phd's end up being lecturers Dr Nwagwugwu and Dr Ishola did per time lectures @ a Private uni earning about 200k+ their Unilag salary..If you are good in independent research you can give it a shot..would definitely be worth it at the end.

Good. All the best in your endeavors. But lest i ask, what is the process/ requirements to qualify for CFA exams

Ugosample:

Good. All the best in your endeavors. But lest i ask, what is the process/ requirements to qualify for CFA exams

With a Bsc certificate you are qualified for the Exams..

scoobs:
With a Bsc certificate you are qualified for the Exams..

In Nigeria here? Good. How do i register for it, and what is the structure. Lastly, how many stages are there to complete it?

Ugosample:

In Nigeria here? Good. How do i register for it, and what is the structure. Lastly, how many stages are there to complete it?

You take the lectures here and write the Exam in Ghana. 3 stages and it takes 3-4yrs to complete you are to register at their website.

Too long scoobs, i will go for a masters degree or even two self with that time. Thank you.
Have you completed a masters degree?

Ugosample:

Yep Dr Nwaogwugwu is my guy. Very sound economist. He told us to be the best at what we do. But his exam is another story.
what set are you?

Let me join you guys. I did Msc there. I love Dr (Mrs) Risikat Dauda. That lady is good. Dr Akiyele is another stuff. Not forgetting the controversial Dr Ajide.

2rutalk1:
Let me join you guys. I did Msc there. I love Dr (Mrs) Risikat Dauda. That lady is good. Dr Akiyele is another stuff. Not forgetting the controversial Dr Ajide.

Dr Ajide lol!!! i miss that guy. He is spartan, strict and calls people names easily lol.
Were you happy to study your masters in unilag? And when did you finish.

Ugosample:
Too long scoobs, i will go for a masters degree or even two self with that time. Thank you.
Have you completed a masters degree?

lol yes long. Would start sept..

scoobs:
lol yes long. Would start sept..

In Unilag?

Ugosample:

Dr Ajide lol!!! i miss that guy. He is spartan, strict and calls people names easily lol.
Were you happy to study your masters in unilag? And when did you finish.

it was stressful though, but their academic calendar was superb. I finished in 2014

2rutalk1:
it was stressful though, but their academic calendar was superb. I finished in 2014

Good. All the best in all your endeavors

Ugosample:
is it true that without a PhD, you cannot be really called economist?

In my opinion, a first degree in economics qualifies one to be addressed as an economist, because this is what you are.

Chylo:


In my opinion, a first degree in economics qualifies one to be addressed as an economist, because this is what you are.

Thank you! I think it is an ego thing though on the part of the PhD holders

According to prof S. Aluko define it as a common sense that is not common. That is you are using it and you don't know you are using it. For example a woman in the market who's an illiterate save money, order for goods, take stocks, engaged in business activities never understood she's applying economics .

Pastorsmiling define it as "life itself " meaning all our life is center towards economics. For example money, job, industry, entertainment etc. All works around economics.

Hell everyone, it's been a long time since i visited Nairaland, but this thread remains the same way i left it. Make we keep dis forum alive na

Proud to be an economics undergratuate@federal uni dutsainma,katsina state

Pls wat ar d chances of any economics graduate with 2.2 hons??

Tobby500:
Pls wat ar d chances of any economics graduate with 2.2 hons??

If a 2:1 is still possible, please go for it (it gives an advantage in the job market simply by making you eligible for most graduate entry aptitude tests). If not, success in life is still very possible; might just require a little more work.

Also, if you are interested in postgraduate education, with a 2:2, you MAY be required to undergo a PG diploma, before you can start a masters in many schools, local and international. Having said that though, many people have risen from those circumstances, and even 3rd class to become very very successful.
Goodluck.

What level are you in @Tobby? Welcome to the forum.....

Tobby500:
Proud to be an economics undergratuate@federal uni dutsainma,katsina state

Hello guys, it feels good to be here ; in the arena where beautiful minds like yours tread.

I tried getting textbooks on computational Economics and introduction to Computable General Equilibrium model, but am yet to lay my hand on one. I will greatly appreciate it if I find anyone here with any of these textbooks(e-book preferably). Thanks.

Hello guys, it feels good to be here ; in the arena where beautiful minds mingle.

I tried getting textbooks on computational Economics and introduction to Computable General Equilibrium model, but am yet to lay my hand on one. I will greatly appreciate it if I find anyone here with any of these textbooks(e-book preferably). Thanks.

Stycon:
Hello guys, it feels good to be here ; in the arena where beautiful minds mingle.

I tried getting textbooks on computational Economics and introduction to Computable General Equilibrium model, but am yet to lay my hand on one. I will greatly appreciate it if I find anyone here with any of these textbooks(e-book preferably). Thanks.

The best book I have used on CGE modelling is Introduction to Computable General Equilibrium by Mary Burfisher. Look for dis book if you can, I will try to find an e-copy and let you knw if I do. Cheers

Chylo:


The best book I have used on CGE modelling is Introduction to Computable General Equilibrium by Mary Burfisher. Look for dis book if you can, I will try to find an e-copy and let you knw if I do. Cheers

Thanks

I got the book's preview online, but couldn't get the main book. Also, all my efforts to get it in bookshops proved abortive.


I'll be glad if you can help me with the e-copy.

In about four weeks, i would be a qualified economist too.......
Please congratulate me in advance fellow board members