Jamie_

You definitely need to go to Duke. First, Duke is renowned for its master's programs that enable students to prepare well for Ph.D. programs. Thanks to the flexible structure of the M.S. in Economics and Computation program (i.e., many electives, and permission to take undergrad courses), you will be able to complement your qualifications. Moreover, you can enjoy the tuition waiver, which means you can spend less! Considering that Duke's reputation that is comparable to or better than the rest's, if I were you, I would choose Duke without any hesitation. Lastly, Duke's placements have been outstanding and I think the fact will help you when you apply to either Ph.D. programs or RA positions.