About
I am a student of Economics from India. This blog is a platform for me to interact with those who are interested in economics. As Keynes wrote “It is astonishing what foolish things one can temporarily believe if one thinks too long alone, particularly in economics..” This space is also one of the outcomes of a “struggle of escape from habitual modes of thought and expression”.
Currently, I am a PhD candidate at the School of Economics, University of Sydney, Australia. I completed M Phil in Economics at University of Hyderabad, India where I submitted a dissertation entitled Early Political Economy: Cantillon in Perspective. I completed MA in Economics also at the University of Hyderabad. The name of the blog has been retained as ‘undergraduate economist’ because of my strong belief that as a student (I started this blog in my final year of BA in Economics at Loyola College, Chennai, India), I am always graduating in economics. Also, what I write in this space constantly evolves from more reading, writing and discussions. Hence, not all posts in this website reflect my current opinion or thoughts on a particular issue.
My primary interests are Indian Economy and Classical Political Economy.
My secondary interests are History of Economic Thought and Philosophy of Economics.
I can be contacted at alexmthomas@gmail.com.
August 14th, 2006 at 1:25 pm
thanks for dropping in to my blog and ur generous comment. i think i have got a huge financial treasure here!! sure i wud poke around here often for i am desperate to manage the financial things for myself. probably ur economics teachings can help me abt understanding things.. keep up buddy..
September 8th, 2006 at 1:14 am
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September 12th, 2006 at 2:39 pm
Thanks for the link. I think I’ll be spending some time here having a proper read through the site – it all looks very well researched and stimulating.
Best,
Tim
October 6th, 2006 at 4:32 pm
Alex,
Keep up the good work.
Rgds,
Jay
October 10th, 2006 at 10:12 pm
Very Nice Blog on Economics and Eduacations……………t
thanks..
November 11th, 2006 at 1:12 pm
Nice to go thro yr blog. I am confident that you’ll go to LSE. All the best. I will be keen on coming back to yr blogs and see the progress u make in yr interest areas; specifically development economics and mathematical economics. Though I have a detest for statistics about which i read somewhere that “Statistics is the only science that enables different experts using the same figures to draw different conclusions.”..:-)
Keep it up!
December 31st, 2006 at 9:44 pm
Hi Alex,
It was nice to go through your blog on economics. I am particularly interested in social development issues that appear in here. I hope to drop in here often to keep myself acquainted and updated. Your commnents on HDR 2006 is appreciated. Keep posting
January 30th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
hello alex,
nice to have you as a friend and I hope my guide.I have sent you a mail writing my problem.Please help me..I hope you won’t disappoint me..
February 23rd, 2007 at 10:36 pm
Economics demystified…short and simple ..A great blog….. Keep it going
March 12th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Hai Alex,
Had a look at the blog. Great work.
Sujith S
June 8th, 2007 at 3:49 pm
thax for hosting a great site but am pointing some points on this site…dont take it wrong…
1. DSE-Recruitment is not a “Institutes of economics”
am giving u a site economics institutes all over in india http://edirc.repec.org/india.html
2. SAS should be included as a econometric softwere
June 8th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
here i am giving a microeconomics book link…anu one can get see the entire book on net..its really a great one…suggesting u to include it on ur text book links.
[Microeconomics]
June 8th, 2007 at 9:28 pm
Satya,
DSE recruitment was placed under institutes so that readers can get to know the placements of DSE.
SAS shall be included.
The book link will be added too.
July 10th, 2007 at 8:11 pm
wow… u have done a great work man!! i got ur site address frm pagalguy! so, do u have any plan to do MBA?
July 10th, 2007 at 8:30 pm
Vignesh,
No, I have no plans to do MBA.
September 1st, 2007 at 11:32 pm
You may be interested in this small piece I wrote trying to explain the seeming paradox that people can live on a dollar a day in the third world:
http://mark-beachill-articles.blogspot.com/2006/03/dollar-day-why-can-people-live-on.html
October 11th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Alex,
I saw that you wrote about my post on SWFs in blogbharti!
Well, Thanks a ton!!
By the way, do you happen to know Shemmy Chandy? Actually he was the one who told me about ur blog!
cya!
February 5th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Hello.I am a final year student currently pursuing Physics hons. 4m DU.I decided to prepare 4 IGIDR exam recently.So I really wish to know if the course is manageable and about other good Eco institutes other rhan ISI….help! thanx.
February 5th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
It’s nt that I know nothin of the syllabus but need to prepare it properly.
March 21st, 2008 at 1:22 am
da,
i am happy to see this much response to ur blog
u will reach as u wish for [yeah... one class classical economist in this planet!]honestly . naqu
April 28th, 2008 at 10:58 am
hi,
i am planning to give MA-eco 2008 entrance test(option B).is there any fixed course?
can u suggest some books for ption B.
u have given 2007 option A paper if possible please give option B too.
May 8th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
hey!
I’m actually one of those people who pity and think bloggers are frustrated souls who sit in a small dark room and write against the government. Seeing your blog has changed my view about blogs and bloggers. Very interesting and intellectually stimulating. I can see that you are putting in a lot of research into your work, and that you have a genuine interest in the subjects. I am economics student myself, my interests lie in Political Economy. Hope we have more souls like you in our country. Believe me, we need it! Keep up the good work, will be visiting your blog often from now.
Jai Hindi!
Regards and Best wishes
Eapen Alexander
September 29th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
hii alex
i regulary follow ur blog and by this is got inspired to write a blog of my own .its name is “about economics”
http://www.ecocraze.blogspot.com…….please do visist my blog
keep up the good work and all the best
November 22nd, 2008 at 9:36 am
i want to know the no of seats
November 25th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
hi Alex,
Nice research work. nice to see you have deep thoughts about Economy. Be in contact…
EquityPandit.com
December 14th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
I’m an english student accompishing my final year.I want to do MBA IN pondicherry university, but didnt appear for CAT.Do i have the eligiblity to do MBA? CAN ANYONE GUIDE ME IN THIS. REPLY TO MY MAIL-ID smadhumadhi@yahoo.in
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Dear all ,
i am physics postgraduate and have completed my MBA with 4 year work experience in bank .
Can you guide me if i’ll be able to clear IGIDR ??
May 18th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
hi
i have done b a maths honours and preparing for dse entrance examination throu option B (maths).can u tel me books from where i should prepare..
i m lot confused if i m doing sufficient preparation.
regards
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Hi
I am interested in pursuing Ba Economics through correspondence can you please push me in right direction
Regards
Gagan
September 5th, 2009 at 10:08 am
hello everyone…
I want to know more about TISS entrance test…
what kind of questions they ask ………
if anyone know about these,please give me the information about selection process and entrance questions pattern…..thanks!!!!
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:27 am
Hey alex,
I have very recently discovered this website of yours. I have been trying to search for colleges which offer under grad courses in economics in india. I haven’t been to successful i and i was hoping i would get assistance from you.
Can you suggest the best universities which offer economics?
November 11th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Hey Alex,
I graduated 2 yrs back in economics and want to get back to the subject. Can you recommend some books that were prescribed to you in your undergraduate days? For macro, micro, indian, theories et al? This blog seems to be the best place to ask for help.
thanks.
November 18th, 2009 at 2:35 am
hi Alex,
today for first time i browse ur blog..its realy good..i liked it…
Regards
Santanu
March 1st, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Alex,
Thanks for sending me details about IGIDR entrance pattren.
This is a good blog to know the info related to Economics instantly and in crisp manner
March 14th, 2010 at 2:23 am
hey pls mail me previous years question papers for DSE option A, JNU MA eco(world economy) , MA eco, GIPE, Mumbai university and pattern of IGIDR. my email id is karantheboynextdoor@gmail.com. thnks
March 14th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Karan,
If the following papers were available, I would have uploaded them.
However, in case you get any of them as a soft copy, please do mail me.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Hi,
This is Susmita.Am a BBA(finance) 3rd yr Student under Calcutta Univ.Bt am interested in Pursuing M.A (econ).However,none of the colleges in Kolkata is offering M.A(econ) to a BBA grad.What should i do??I am really passionate about this subject and want to pursue it.Does one need to be really v.gd in Maths for pursuing Economics?How do i add value to my C.V?
Please help..
May 28th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Hi,
I have passed my Class 12 boards with 93.25%. I wish 2 pursue eco hons for my undergraduate degree. Which colleges should I apply for? Can you rate the courses in Loyola, St. Joseph’s Bangalore, Christ College, Hindu College, Ramjas and Hans Raj?
July 24th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
hey i have got thru Msc environmental economics from IGNOU..its a full time course jointly organized by MSE & IGNOU.
what are the prospects for it alex?
is it a good university to study?
the degree will be offered by ignou itself as a full time course.
does this course makes me eligible for IES?
October 8th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
I am very much impressed reading the comments from diff parts of the world…. Keep going…..
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June 4th, 2011 at 10:56 am
well i really liked your blog… i have given my 12th boards exams and now i want to persue eco hons.. i am very fond of the subject and would like to continue my higher studies in economics.. your blog has been really inspiring!
February 17th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
inspiring……………………….
September 14th, 2012 at 5:37 am
Hey Alex, you had commented on my blog a while ago. Just wanted to drop by and say that you are doing a fantastic job and am sure you will do a great job in your PhD.
April 17th, 2013 at 7:54 pm
hi there!
remember me??
interesting and interesting….!
am finishing my M.SC in International Relations with minor in International Political Economy!!
great to find you!