The Master's is a wholesome experience, teaching you more than just what's part of the course work. Barcelona is also a wonderful city to live in, and the coming together of people from all parts of the world is truly amazing! The faculty is top notch, approachable and great with students!

Considering that this program is very specialized combining public policy and economics so clearly, it does give you a unique profile. The Master’s definitely helped me to get my current job and prepared me well for my tasks, which are reviewing all the policies and base them on evidence and analysis, which are also the core of the Economics of Public Policy program of the BSE

It was such a valuable experience not only for the professional part but also for my personal growth. I met a lot of talented students from around the world with different perspectives. I also learned a lot from them.

The expertise in quantitative methods and economics of public policy knowledge that I gained at BSE is essential to help bridge the communication and information gap between empirical evidence and the decision-making of practitioners. These skills enable me to develop strategies and draw conclusions with confidence when consulting with partners.

The BSE connected me with experts in my area of interest. Through these connections I was able to get in touch with some very interesting data for my research project later on in the program.

Thanks to the rigorous training at the Barcelona School of Economics, my approach to data administration is meticulous and analytical.

The BSE gave me the start I needed to pursue the work that I am passionate about. It provided me with the skills necessary to succeed at my first job at the OECD, and doing my Master’s in such an international environment was a good signal for employers that I could adjust to any type of work environment.

The master program in Economics of Public Policy has been a great asset to me with its distinctive combination of a solid foundation in economic theory with the applied aspect – all accompanied by the teaching of world-class professors.

The ability to interpret scientific research papers has helped me grasp the economics of innovation and firm behavior in the context of intellectual property. The state-of-the-art econometric techniques and focus on policy issues will prove to be particularly useful when I am undertaking applied research in the near future.

Having a tool-set that allows you to think clearly and logically through a position, and the potential pitfalls, is invaluable, and these were continually reinforced with each class that I took in the Economics of Public Policy master's program.