Доктор экономических наук (д.э.н)
What is English equivalent for the abbreviation д.э.н.). Is there something like Ph.D?
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Доктор экономических наук (д.э.н)
What is English equivalent for the abbreviation д.э.н.). Is there something like Ph.D?
There is something called PhD, yes
But are you asking about something that is unique to Economics? I guess you can certainly get a PhD in Economics, but it's just like everything else: PhD in Physics, PhD in Politics, PhD in Basket-weaving....
I've always thought that Ph.D is from Philosophy Doctor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barmaley
It is. We're weird like that. So, officially, you might take a "Doctorate of Philosophy in Political Science," or a "Doctorate of Philosphy in Mathematics." That would make you a "doctor," even if you know nothing about either medicine or philosophy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramil
I think it has to do with the convinient abbreviation somebody have stumbled across one day. Ph.D. looked too little too great :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barmaley
It is a legacy system that came into being back in early Middle Ages. Medieval universities had 3 or 4 branches of study in which you could geta degree, including philosophy, medicine and theology. I think there was a fourth branch as well, but I am not sure. Modern English and American degrees reflect this system. You can be a Ph.D., M.D. or Th.D., but not a doctor of chemistry, for instance, because at the time when this system appeared, chemistry did not exist as a separate branch of learning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramil