PhD in Political Economy
Talk one-to-one with a Political Economy PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Political Economy is a research degree in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Political Economy PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Political Economy PhD Mentors
Samuel Idowu Idowu
🏢 Caleb University, Imota, Lagos. Nigeria.
Michael I. C. Nwogugu
🏢 N/aWho Are the Political Economy Mentors?
Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
- PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
- University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
- Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.
Research Areas of Our Political Economy Mentors
One of our Political Economy mentors has their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab and has published 100 papers between 2003 and 2025, cited 1,431 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Illegal Online Filesharing, Regret Theory and Problems Inherent.
Recurring research themes
- Illegal Online Filesharing3 papers
- Regret Theory3 papers
- Problems Inherent3 papers
- Legal Economic3 papers
- Index Calculation3 papers
- Incomplete Markets4 papers
Recent publications by our Political Economy mentors
- On Trust-At-Scale, Game Theory And The Inefficiencies Of PoS, PoR, RPCA And PoW
- On Global Governance, Financial/Economic Interests And “Legal Security” In Blockchain Cybersecurity Under Regret, WTAL And MN-TU Regimes
- Measuring Altcoin Under-valuation, Indexing And CryptoToken International Contagion Models
- On The Collatz Conjecture.
- Some issues in securitization and disintermediation
- On the choice between a sale-leaseback and debt
- Chapter-7: Complex Systems Challenges: Epidemics, the Welfare-State and the Constitution
- A New Proof Of Fermat’s Last Conjecture.
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Political Economy mentors have published, a PhD in Political Economy with their guidance could explore:
- Illegal Online Filesharing
- Regret Theory, especially where it meets incomplete markets
- Problems Inherent
- Legal Economic
These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.
What You Can Discuss With a Political Economy PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Political Economy fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
- Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
- Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
- Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
- Careers after a PhD in Political Economy: academia, industry and research roles
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Political Economy PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Political Economy PhD Mentor
Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.
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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Political Economy PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Political Economy mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
What can I discuss with a Political Economy PhD mentor?
Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.
How much does a meeting cost?
You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.