291 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/academiceconomics Traffic & Engagement r/academiceconomics Traffic & Engagement
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r/academiceconomics Most Active Times When r/academiceconomics Is Most Active
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r/academiceconomics Flair Performance r/academiceconomics Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Masters Admissions | 48 (20.4%) | 3 |
| Advice | 47 (20.0%) | 3 |
| PhD Admissions | 37 (15.7%) | 6 |
| Research Paper | 27 (11.5%) | 6 |
| Coursework and Classes | 24 (10.2%) | 4 |
| Coding, Data, and Replication | 15 (6.4%) | 7 |
| Literature question | 12 (5.1%) | 8 |
| Teaching | 11 (4.7%) | 10 |
| Predocs | 8 (3.4%) | 8 |
| Meme | 6 (2.6%) | 29 |
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r/academiceconomics Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/academiceconomics
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| economics | 100 (34.4%) | 5 | 3 |
| econ | 48 (16.5%) | 6 | 4 |
| phd | 44 (15.1%) | 4 | 4 |
| math | 19 (6.5%) | 3 | 5 |
| masters | 19 (6.5%) | 2 | 4 |
| help | 16 (5.5%) | 2 | 3 |
| major | 15 (5.2%) | 1 | 3 |
| advice | 15 (5.2%) | 4 | 6 |
| research | 14 (4.8%) | 4 | 5 |
| finance | 13 (4.5%) | 2 | 1 |
r/academiceconomics Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/academiceconomics
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r/academiceconomics Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/academiceconomics
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Yes bing, this is precisely what I wanted
Endless Economics Ladder
6-year trajectory of our paper: Publication in fin/econ is an absolute mental beatdown.
RIP EJMR (2008-2026)
Have you read The Economist's recently published article about Daron Acemoglu? What are your thoughts on him and/or the article?
What's happening with Acemoğlu?
But what does the transversality condition mean in economics???
How to keep up with the economics of AI?
World-Renowned Economics Professor Jeffrey Sachs Tells Colleagues: “I think Donald Trump is literally mentally ill to a very serious extent. He is, from a personality point of view, a malignant narcissist”
Has EconJobRumors.com (EJMR) finally been squelched?
r/academiceconomics Audience Overlap r/academiceconomics Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/academiceconomics FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/academiceconomics
What's the best time to post on r/academiceconomics?
Based on posting volume, r/academiceconomics is most active on Tuesdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/academiceconomics?
r/academiceconomics averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/academiceconomics get?
Posts on r/academiceconomics average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/academiceconomics get most?
On r/academiceconomics, most posts are text posts (70%)