Bro, naam jasti kaam garnu paryo.

I googled and found these two links, as far as mere rankings are concerned:

http://ideas.repec.org/top/top.econdept.html
(Harvard top)

http://worldranking.blogspot.com/2009/06/world-top-econometric-institutions.html
(Yale top)

 lol Stiffler.

Google123, you might want to consider PhD in Economics rather than Masters as the funding is more widely available at that level.  And yes, you can directly go from Bachelors to PhD.  As Stiffler suggested, search for suitable programs at top schools in the Web, then approach the departments to explore for GA-ships.  Best if you do some research on the professors at the school you want to join.  Good luck!

Try Iowa State or Clark U in MA.

 Hi sgy,

How can I get more information Masters and phd combined program? Do you know the university that offers this program in economics? Can you please give me more information about this please.

Thank You

Most schools provide the option of entering either Masters or PhD program in Economics to prospective students with Bachelors degree because both are considered terminal degrees.

As Stiffler suggested, you can easily do the search online.  Here's one helpful link:

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/economics-rankings

From there, you can further drill down to the schools' Economics Department website.  Depending on the concentration within Economics that you are interested in (such as Econometrics, Monetary. Labor, etcetera), choose the schools you want to apply to.

Furthermore, as I suggested earlier, look at the faculties and read their publications.  Since your GA-ship depends on your advisor (your key professor), you should know his field and show commitment to work in that area.

If the admissions committee sees you as a promising doctoral candidate, the funding should not be a problem, especially in larger programs.

Grad school is no joke, especially in reputable schools.  Not many can crack it.  In that vein, let me share an anecdote.  Here's what one of my old profs said to our incoming class:

If you graduate with distinction, you will start a grueling career as an assistant professor or post-doc at a research university and earn probably $50K/year.

If you were an intermediate student, you will have somewhat easier career as a professor or lecturer at a teaching university and probably earn $75K/year.

If you were a mediocre student and still manage to graduate, you will get a job in industry such as Goldman Sachs or Chase and earn $150K/year.

Got the point?

Good luck!  Gambatte Kudasai.

US News Ranking is only to be taken with a grain of salt. It reflects general reputation of the program but has no bearing on how well you will fit into the program, or whether any of the 'top 10' are actually a match for you. Here's a different link that actually takes in data from the National Research Council in providing you with list of programs that might suit your preferences:

http://graduate-school.phds.org/masters/economics

You can change the parameters on the left to update the list. You can compare the doctoral programs too.