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MRes/PhD Economics

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• Application code L1U4
• Starting 2024
• Home full-time: Closed
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• Location: Houghton Street, London

This programme offers you the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to the field of economics. You will begin on the MRes degree, and will need to meet certain requirements to progress to the PhD.

The Department of Economics pioneered the development of systematic research training in economics in Britain and our MRes/PhD Economics aims for the highest international standard of achievement and professional competence. The programme offers structured research training and supervision by faculty prominent in their fields. It begins with two years of rigorous coursework, equipping you with the theoretical knowledge and analytical techniques necessary to proceed to the research component of the programme. 

Many research students are associated with the work of one of LSE's research centres. You could work with the Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines on areas ranging from development economics to public policy; or on research technology, growth and globalisation as part of the Centre for Economic Performance . You could contribute to major research programmes addressing the key issues of unemployment, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, macroeconomic development and growth, financial markets, and changes in the world economy at the  Centre for Macroeconomics ; or specialise in risk management, asset pricing, financial institutions and corporate finance as part of the Financial Markets Group .

Programme details

For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for mres/phd economics.

An upper second class honours (2:1) degree (or equivalent) in any field. Some preparation in economics, a strong mathematics background and evidence of research potential are essential. The goal of the MRes/PhD Economics is to train first class researchers. We will use all available information to assess research potential.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission. 

If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our  Information for International Students  to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

GRE/GMAT requirement

GRE is required for all applicants. This must be no more than five years old on 1 October 2024 and must show full and percentile scores for all three sections. Most successful MRes/PhD Economics applicants score 166 or above in the quantitative section.

Find out more about GRE/GMAT

Assessing your application

We welcome applications for research programmes that complement the academic interests of members of staff at the School, and we recommend that you investigate  staff research interests  before applying.

We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your:

- academic achievement (including existing and pending qualifications) - statement of academic purpose - references - CV - research statement - GRE/GMAT

See further information on supporting documents

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE, but we recommend that you do.  See our English language requirements  for further information.

When to apply

The application deadline for this programme is 14 December 2023 . However, to be considered for any LSE funding opportunity, you must also have submitted your application and all supporting documents by this deadline. See the fees and funding section for more details.

Research statement

An application for entry to the MRes/PhD Economics should include a Research Statement, along with other required information  (Note: A separate sample of written work is not required as part of the MRes/PhD Economics application).

What should my Research Statement contain?

Your Research Statement should be submitted in place of the Outline Research Proposal, along with your application form and other required supporting documents, via the LSE online application system.

Please answer the following questions clearly and concisely. Max 200 words per question.

• Why do you want to do research in economics?
• Can you explain how your studies and experience make you suitable to do research in economics?
• Which aspect of the PhD do you think you will like the most? Which will you dislike the most? Why?
• Tell us about your favourite paper in economics. What do you like about it? How would you improve it?
• Write a comment for a general audience on ONE of the following topics  (i) Is inequality good for growth?   (ii) Do immigrants take the jobs of native workers?   (iii) Is CEO compensation excessive?  (iv) Is universal minimum income a good idea?  (v) Overall, has central banks' move to inflation targeting has been a success?  (vi) Is culture an important determinant of differences in income per capita across countries?  (vii) Markets function well as information is aggregated efficiently through prices.  (viii) Elections are effective at disciplining politicians who do not have the public interest as their main goal.

How can I demonstrate research potential?

If you have served as research assistant for an economist please ask that person to write a letter focussing on your research skills and describe your experience – reference point 2 (above) of the research statement.

If not, please list any evidence you think would be valuable. Examples include but are not restricted to: experience working autonomously under stress without any guidance, demonstration of creativity in any form, experience of writing original research.

Fees and funding

Every research student is charged a fee in line with the fee structure for their programme. The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover  living costs  or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2024/25 for MRes/PhD Economics

Home students: £4,829 for the first year (provisional) Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year

The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend. The fees for overseas students are likely to rise in line with the assumed percentage increase in pay costs (ie, 4 per cent per annum).

The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School.

The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Scholarships, studentships and other funding

The School recognises that the  cost of living in London  may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for  LSE PhD Studentships , and  Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding . Selection for the PhD Studentships and ESRC funding is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline. 

For the MRes/PhD Economics, the funding deadline is the same as the application deadline for the programme: 14 December 2023

The Economics Department also has a number of scholarship packages for direct entry MRes/PhD students. After the first year of the MRes/PhD Economics, there are teaching and research assistantships available in the Department. Read more about funding opportunities through the  Economics Department .

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.  Find out more about financial support.

External funding

There may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations or governments and we recommend you investigate these options as well.

Further information

Fees and funding opportunities

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.  

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students . 

1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page). 

2) Go to the International Students section of our website. 

3) Select your country. 

4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.

Programme structure and courses

Introductory course (mres).

In early September, before the academic year commences, you will begin your degree programme by taking the Introductory Mathematics and Statistics course.

First year (MRes)

In the first year of the programme you will take advanced core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, to equip you with the theoretical knowledge and analytical techniques necessary for research. Permission must be obtained to sit Econometric Analysis as it is intended for students with a strong econometric background and an interest in pursuing a PhD with econometrics as the primary field.

Microeconomics for MRes students Introduces the basic analytical tools that are necessary to conduct research in any field in economics.

Macroeconomics for MRes students Covers topics in advanced macroeconomics with emphasis on fundamentals and applications to recent theoretical advances. Either Econometrics for MRes students Covers inference, classical and generalised linear regression, generalised regression methods, time-series, panel-data, and microeconometric methods, and specialised econometric methods. Or Econometric Analysis Gives an advanced treatment of the theory of estimation and inference for econometric models.

Second year (MRes)

In the second year, you will typically take two PhD field courses and write a research paper in your major field. Currently, there are economics PhD field courses covering: econometrics, international, labour, public, development, industrial, microeconomics, macroeconomics, political economy. In addition, there are PhD field courses offered in Corporate Finance and Asset Pricing. From the second year onwards, you will also participate in a departmental research seminar and a work in progress seminar allied to your major research field.

Research Paper in Economics A research paper, between 5,000 and 10,000 words, related to the student's designated major field, to be submitted mid-way through the Spring Term.

Two courses from a range of options

Upon successfully completing the MRes and progressing to the PhD, you will work on your research and write your PhD thesis. You will also take one further PhD field course. You will also attend Work in Progress seminars, where you present your research, as well as the weekly departmental seminar series closest to your major field.

One course from a range of options.

Second and subsequent years of the PhD programme

You will continue to work on your research and write a PhD thesis. You will also continue to attend Work in Progress seminars, where you present your research, as well as the weekly departmental seminar series closest to your major field.

For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page .

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.  

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s  Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the  updated graduate course and programme information  page.

Supervision, progression and assessment

Supervision.

You will be assigned a lead supervisor (and a second supervisor/adviser) who is a specialist in your chosen research field, though not necessarily in your topic. Lead supervisors guide you through your studies.

Progression and assessment

In order to progress to each subsequent year of the programme, and to progress to PhD registration, you will need to meet specific progression requirements, such as achieving certain grades in your coursework.

Your final award will be determined by the completion of an original research thesis and a viva oral examination.

More about progression requirements

Student support and resources

We’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level.

Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help.  

Department librarians   – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. 

Accommodation service  – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.

Class teachers and seminar leaders  – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. 

Disability and Wellbeing Service  – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as  student counselling,  a  peer support scheme  and arranging  exam adjustments.  They run groups and workshops.  

IT help  – support is available 24 hours a day to assist with all your technology queries.   

LSE Faith Centre  – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none.   

Language Centre  – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities.

LSE Careers  ­ – with the help of LSE Careers, you can make the most of the opportunities that London has to offer. Whatever your career plans, LSE Careers will work with you, connecting you to opportunities and experiences from internships and volunteering to networking events and employer and alumni insights. 

LSE Library   –   founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. 

LSE LIFE  – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). 

LSE Students’ Union (LSESU)  – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.  

PhD Academy   – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. 

Sardinia House Dental Practice   – this   offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.  

St Philips Medical Centre  – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.

Student Services Centre  – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.  

Student advisers   – we have a  Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy)  and an  Adviser to Women Students  who can help with academic and pastoral matters.

Student life

As a student at LSE you’ll be based at our central London campus. Find out what our campus and London have to offer you on academic, social and career perspective. 

Student societies and activities

Your time at LSE is not just about studying, there are plenty of ways to get involved in  extracurricular activities . From joining one of over 200 societies, or starting your own society, to volunteering for a local charity, or attending a public lecture by a world-leading figure, there is a lot to choose from. 

The campus 

LSE is based on one  campus  in the centre of London. Despite the busy feel of the surrounding area, many of the streets around campus are pedestrianised, meaning the campus feels like a real community. 

Life in London 

London is an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. It's also an academic city, with more than 400,000 university students. Whatever your interests or appetite you will find something to suit your palate and pocket in this truly international capital. Make the most of career opportunities and social activities, theatre, museums, music and more. 

Want to find out more? Read why we think  London is a fantastic student city , find out about  key sights, places and experiences for new Londoners . Don't fear, London doesn't have to be super expensive: hear about  London on a budget . 

Student stories

Hanwei Huang MRes/PhD Economics, 2018 China

I am a PhD student studying economics in the LSE. I am also affiliated with the Centre of Economic Performance (CEP), one of the largest research centres in the LSE. My main research interest is international trade.

One thing that I have learned from the faculties is that economics is not just about mathematics, it should answer interesting economics questions. Over the past few years in the LSE, I have been conducting a few research related to China. This is not surprising given my Chinese origin. Given the anti-globalization current that we have been witnessing, it is also quite relevant to the academic and policy circle to understand how China has become a global manufacturing power house and the champion of global trade.

My work features a close link between theory and empirics, another lesson I have learned in the LSE. My first piece of work done in the LSE focuses on the evolving structure of Chinese production and export. My second paper, which is a joint work with my supervisor Professor Ottaviano, studies how Chinese exporter producing multiple products respond to competition due to comparative advantage. My current research project studies how the domestic infrastructure construction boom that has been taking place in China has enabled China to make better use of globalization.

The most exciting part of LSE is that we are seated near the centre of the UK policy-making. I am fortunate enough to be able to be on a team from the CEP which has been studying various issues related to Brexit. It is only by doing this bit of work that I have seen how LSE research has shaped the debate in the media and the UK parliament.

As a one of the largest economics departments in the world, with numerous seminars and visitors every week, you bump into various people all the time. You might run into a workshop introducing machine learning. You might also hear people talking about big data in the Bean Counter, where we have our coffee. And I am very glad to be one of them here.

Stephan Maurer MRes/PhD Economics, 2017 Germany

I came to the LSE in 2011 after having completed my MSc in Economics at the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics. Already during my undergraduate studies in St. Gallen, I had gotten hooked to economics and to the idea of doing a PhD, and my time in Barcelona further confirmed this.

My research is in applied economics broadly, at the intersection of labour economics, political economy, and economic history. Economic history is for me both a tool and an end itself - I am interested in better understanding historical events, but I also frequently use exogenous variation provided by history to study questions in labour economics and political economy.

What I really like about research and the academic profession is that it offers a lot of freedom and allows me to work independently on a variety of issues. For example, I have studied determinants of city growth in Iron Age Europe, but also local economic effects of resource booms in the early 20 th century US South. I also enjoy teaching - during my time here, I have taught various courses and have found it very enriching. Being asked to explain concepts such that students can understand them often has deepened my own understanding. In this respect, I particularly enjoyed teaching in the MPA and MSc Programmes.

Research can also be frustrating. It involves a great deal of failed projects, ideas that do not materialize, and work that does not reap rewards. It is also very discontinuous - you can make great progress in few days, or feel like you’re banging your head against a wall for months. I was lucky to have two very dedicated supervisors to guide me through my PhD, helping me triage my ideas, strengthening my results by constantly questioning them, but also cheering me up when needed. My colleagues and friends at the LSE have also been a great help, not only but especially those from my cohort. Studying for the first year exams and going through the first research steps together has created a lot of cohesion and friendships that I am sure will continue to last for a long time.

After finishing my PhD, I will be joining the Department of Economics at the University of Konstanz as an Assistant Professor. I am very much looking forward to this new endeavour, but I will make sure to be back in London and at the LSE from time to time!

Preliminary reading

Readings are included in the respective course guides in the Calendar .

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of Economics

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Financial and Professional Services              
• Education, Teaching and Research            
• Government, Public Sector and Policy   
• Consultancy      
• Advertising, Marketing, PR Media, Entertainment, Publishing and Journalism

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2020-21 were the fourth group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes.

Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career. See information on the placements of previous students on this programme . 

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme

Starting from the second year of the MRes, students are encouraged to undertake some class teaching in the Department, as this represents useful professional training. Additional information about teaching in the Department .

Support for your career

Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search. Find out more about the  support available to students through LSE Careers .

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Discover more about being an LSE student - meet us in a city near you, visit our campus or experience LSE from home. 

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Webinars, videos, student blogs and student video diaries will help you gain an insight into what it's like to study at LSE for those that aren't able to make it to our campus.  Experience LSE from home . 

Come on a guided campus tour, attend an undergraduate open day, drop into our office or go on a self-guided tour.  Find out about opportunities to visit LSE . 

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Student Marketing, Recruitment and Study Abroad travels throughout the UK and around the world to meet with prospective students. We visit schools, attend education fairs and also hold Destination LSE events: pre-departure events for offer holders.  Find details on LSE's upcoming visits . 

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Tontivanichanon, Chutiorn (2019) Essays in financial markets. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Aman-Rana, Shan (2019) Discretion in a bureaucracy: evidence from Pakistan. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Giupponi, Giulia (2019) Essays in labor and public economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Shi, Xuezhu (2019) Essays on public and private welfare provisions in China. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Balboni, Clare Alexandra (2019) In harm's way? Infrastructure investments and the persistence of coastal cities. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Łukasz, Rachel (2019) Essays in applied macroeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Robles Garcia, Claudia (2019) Essays in household finance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Minaudier, Clement (2019) Essays in information economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ek, Andreas K. H. (2019) Essays on the economics of culture. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Biermann, Marcus (2019) Essays in international trade and investment. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Koenig, Felix (2019) Studies of labor market data. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Nguyen, Kieu-Trang (2019) Essays on firms, innovation, and culture. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ding, Weihan (2019) Essays in information economics and political economy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Cabrera, Carlo Antonio (2018) Essays in learning and information design. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Dennery, Charles (2018) Essays on macroeconomic implications of the labour market. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Drechsel, Thomas (2018) Essays on macroeconomic fluctuations. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Walter, Torsten (2018) Misallocation of state capacity? PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

O’Keeffe, Thomas (2018) Development writ small. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Seibold, Arthur (2018) Essays on behavioral responses to social insurance and taxation. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Staab, Manuel (2018) Essays on peer effects in social groups and information misperception. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sivropoulos-Valero, Anna (2018) Essays on skills, management and productivity. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Mavrokonstantis, Panos (2018) Essays on the economics of gender identity and behavioural responses to tax policy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Gu, Jiajia (2018) Three essays on macro labour economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Porcellacchia, Davide (2018) Three essays on money and banking: effects of monetary policy on liquidity risk. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Azulai, Michel Dummar (2018) The political economy of government formation and local public goods. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Dong, Hao (2018) Essays in microeconometrics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Kassem, Dana (2018) Electrification and industrial development in Indonesia. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Battiston, Diego (2018) Essays on communication, social interactions and information. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Liang, Yan (2018) Essays on institutions and economic performance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Tokis, Konstantinos (2018) Essays on microeconomic theory. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Roel, Marcus (2018) Essays in behavioral economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Adusumilli, Karun (2018) Essays on inference in econometric models. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Huang, Hanwei (2018) Three essays on firms and international trade. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Benetton, Matteo (2018) Essays in household finance and banking. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sormani, Roberto Claudio (2018) Essays on cooperation. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Roy, Sutanuka (2018) Economics of social, gender, and income inequalities. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Khatib-Shahidi, Milad (2018) Essays in public economics and development. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Huber, Kilian (2018) Finance and the real economy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sannino, Francesco (2018) Essays in entrepreneurial finance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Caramellino, Gianpaolo (2018) Essays in applied microeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Pisch, Frank (2017) Essays in international trade and organisational economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Brue Perez, Albert (2017) Essays on the economics of energy efficiency policies. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Rossi, Federico (2017) Essays in applied macroeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Lin, Yatang (2017) Essays on environmental and urban economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Tam, Hiu Fung (2017) Essays on microeconomic incentives in public policies. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sevinc, Orhun (2017) Essays on tasks, technology, and trends in the labor market. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Blum, Florian (2017) Essays on public service delivery and agricultural development. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Espinosa Farfan, Miguel Andres (2017) Essays on the organizational economics of the lobbying market. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Maurer, Stephan (2017) Essays in applied economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Grinis, Inna (2017) Essays in applied computational economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Xu, Guo (2017) Essays in development and organizations. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Taylor, Luke (2017) Essays in nonparametric estimation and inference. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Pinder, Jonathan (2017) Essays in applied macroeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Limodio, Nicola (2017) Essays in development, banking and organisations. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Yamasaki, Junichi (2017) Essays on development economics and Japanese economic history. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Windsteiger, Lisa Verena (2017) Essays on sorting and inequality. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Carreras Baquer, Oriol (2016) Essays in macroeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Zane, Giulia (2016) Workers’ absences and productivity in the Indian registered manufacturing sector. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Roland, Isabelle (2016) Essays on financial frictions and productivity. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

de Ferra, Sergio (2016) Essays in international macroeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Alves, Pedro (2016) Essays on consumer learning and behavioural economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Squires, Munir (2016) Kinship taxation as a constraint on microenterprise growth. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Lei, Yu-Hsiang (2016) Essays in political economics of development. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Jensen, Anders (2016) Essays in public finance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Bo, Shiyu (2016) Essays on development economics and Chinese economy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Thwaites, Gregory (2016) Essays on the macroeconomics of the great recession. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Martınez, Luis (2016) Essays on the political economy of development. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

De Philippis, Marta (2016) Essays in economics of education. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Derksen, Laura (2016) Information, social interactions and health seeking behavior. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Pinto, Pedro Franco de Campos (2016) Essays on financial macroeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

de Silva, Tiloka (2016) Essays on the economics of education and fertility. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Körber, Lena (2015) Essays in panel data econometrics with cross-sectional dependence. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Marden, Samuel (2015) Agriculture, development and structural change in reform-era China. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Deserranno, Erika (2015) Essays in development economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ytsma, Erina (2015) Performance pay in academia: effort, selection and assortative matching. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Bryzgalova, Svetlana (2015) Essays in empirical asset pricing. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Metelli, Luca (2015) Essays in macroeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Clymo, Alex (2015) Essays in macroeconomics and finance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Enkhbayar, Delger (2015) Identification of adverse selection and moral hazard: evidence from a randomised experiment in Mongolia. MPhil thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Moore, Alexander (2015) Infrastructure, market access and trade in developing countries. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Juhász, Réka (2015) Temporary protection, technology adoption and economic development: data and evidence from the age of revolution in France. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Garred, Jason (2015) Trade in raw materials and economic development. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sandford, Sarah (2015) Essays in agent motivation. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Hodge, Andrew (2015) Essays on the social welfare effects of fiscal policy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Shanghavi, Amar (2015) Three essays in applied economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Kawaguchi, Kohei (2015) Essays in industrial economics: applications for marketing and management decisions. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Palazzo, Francesco (2015) Essays in market microstructure. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Zhang, Min (2015) Essays in social learning. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Pessoa, Joao (2015) Essays in trade and labour markets. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

McDowall, Ana (2015) Essays on dynamic political economy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Winkler, Fabian (2015) Essays on financial markets and business cycles. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Riegler, Markus (2015) Essays on frictional labour markets with heterogeneous agents. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

de Souza, Pedro (2015) Essays on identification and estimation of networks. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Pardo Reinoso, Oliver (2015) Essays on microeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Chen, Xiaoguang (2015) Essays on the dispersion of effective VAT rates in China: causes and consequences. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Lanteri, Andrea (2015) Three essays in macroeconomics: capital reallocation, capital utilization and optimal policy with partial information. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Fetzer, Thiemo (2014) Of naxalites, pirates and microfinance borrowers: three essays in applied microeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Boehm, Johannes (2014) Essays on institutions and productivity. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Hofmann, Anett (2014) Commitment savings products: theory and evidence. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Mallucci, Enrico (2014) Essays in international finance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Bagaria, Nitika (2014) Essays in labour economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Nica, Melania (2014) Essays in organisational economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Vesal, Mohammad (2014) Essays in public economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Osorio-Rodriguez, Daniel (2014) Essays on financial policy and macroeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Çeliktemur, Mustafa Can (2014) Essays on intermediation in trade problems. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Pinna, Fabio (2014) Essays in applied microeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Graetz, Georg (2014) Essays in labor economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Best, Michael Carlos (2014) Essays on the economics of taxation. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Piffer, Michele (2014) An analysis of leverage ratios and default probabilities. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Steinwender, Claudia (2014) International and innovation activities of firms. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

de Quidt, Jonathan (2014) Essays on contract design in behavioral and development economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Asık, Gunes (2014) Empirical essays on employment, financial development and stability. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Skellern, Matthew (2014) Essays on public services, markets, and intrinsic motivation. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Silva-Junior, Daniel (2013) Essays on industrial organization. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Berlingieri, Giuseppe (2013) Essays on international trade and firm organization. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Richter, Barbara (2013) Essays on the skill premium and the skill bias of technological change. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Cheng, Wenya (2013) Essays on Chinese economy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ortiz, Marco Antonio (2013) Essays in macroeconomic theory: informational frictions, market microstructure and fat-tailed shocks. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Kodritsch, Sebastian (2013) Essays on bargaining theory and welfare when preferences are time inconsistent. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Feng, Andy (2013) Essays on human capital. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Barrdear, John (2013) Incomplete information and the idiosyncratic foundations of aggregate volatility. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Costa, Francisco (2013) Essays in applied economics: evidence from Brazil. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Blanchenay, Patrick (2013) Essays in applied microeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Foulis, Angus (2013) Essays on credit frictions and the macroeconomy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Converse, Nathan (2013) Essays on international capital flows. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Leckcivilize, Attakrit (2013) Essays on labour economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Gupta, Abhimanyu (2013) Essays on spatial autoregressive models with increasingly many parameters. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Waseem, Mazhar (2013) Essays on taxation in limited tax capacity environment. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Brockmeyer, Anne (2013) Essays on business taxation and development. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Fornaro, Luca (2013) Essays on monetary and exchange rate policy in financially fragile economies. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Yazaki, Yukihiro (2013) Essays on policy-making incentives of government. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

La Cava, Giancarlo (2013) Credit supply shocks in the US housing market. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sanches, Fabio Miessi (2013) Essays on estimation of dynamic games. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ahnert, Toni (2013) Essays on financial crises, contagion and macro-prudential regulation. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Boehm, Michael Johannes (2013) Three essays on the allocation of talent. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Natraj, Ashwini (2012) Essays on archaic institutions and modern technology. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Siegel, Christian (2012) Essays in macroeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Mitchell, Tara (2012) Essays on the importance of access to information in developing countries. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Damas de Matos, Ana Sofia (2012) The labour market integration of immigrants and their children. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Thawornkaiwong, Supachoke (2012) Statistical inference on linear and partly linear regression with spatial dependence: parametric and nonparametric approaches. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Vanden Eynde, Oliver (2012) Three essays on political economy and economic development. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Lembcke, Alexander (2012) Essays in labor economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Vernazza, Daniel (2012) Essays on the causes of migration. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Lisicky, Milan (2012) Essays on the macroeconomic impact of trade and monetary policy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Miner, Luke (2012) Essays on the role of the internet in development and political change. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Cena, Mariano Andrés (2012) On booms and busts in Latin American economies. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Bracke, Philippe (2012) Prices, rents, and homeownership: three essays on housing markets. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Zápal, Jan (2012) Dynamic group decision making. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Hansen, James (2012) Distortions in financial markets and monetary policy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Contreary, Kara Alette (2012) Essays on information and career concerns in organizations. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Long, Iain William (2012) Essays on the economics of crime. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Lee, Jungyoon (2012) Non-parametric methods under cross-sectional dependence. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Schelkle, Thomas (2012) Topics in macroeconomics: mortgage default, demographic change and factor misallocation. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sinn, Miriam (2012) Topics in microfinance and behavioural economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ortego Marti, Victor (2012) Unemployment history and frictional wage dispersion in search models of the labor market. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Chen, Jiaqian (2012) Essays on financial frictions: China and rest of the world. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Locarno, Alberto (2012) Learning, monetary policy and asset prices. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Goujard, Antoine (2012) Essays on labor economics and public finance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ko, Giovanni (2012) Competition, conflict and institutions: three essays in applied microeconomic theory. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Domingues, Gabriela Bertol (2012) Essays on incentives and risk-taking in the fund industry. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Vega, Hugo (2012) Essays in applied macroeconomic theory: volatility, spreads, and unconventional monetary policy tools. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Tacharoen, Kitjawat (2012) Essays on effects of skill mix on productivity and determinants of foreign ownership in developing countries. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ungerer, Christoph (2012) Essays on markets with frictions: applications to the housing, labour and financial markets. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Szerman, Dimitri (2012) Public procurement auctions in Brazil. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Zhang, Qi (2011) The Balassa-Samuelson relationship: theory, evidence and implications. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ishihara, Akifumi (2011) Essays on relational contracts. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ferman, Marcelo (2011) A macro-finance approach to the term structure of interest rates. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Metzger, Daniel (2011) Human capital and decision making within the firm. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Cunningham, Thomas (2011) Essays on thresholds and on relative thinking. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Rodano, Giacomo (2011) Inequality, bankruptcy and the macroeconomy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Gulesci, Selim (2011) Poverty, occupational choice and social networks: essays in development economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Carayol, Timothée (2011) Social capital, human capital, and labour market outcomes. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Taylor, Ashley (2011) The macroeconomic impact of financial reforms: interactions and spillover. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Moreno de Barreda, Ines (2011) Essays in applied economic theory. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Kucuk Tuger, Hande (2011) Essays on international portfolio allocation and risk sharing. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Żurawski , Piotr Marcin (2011) Essays on market liquidity. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Barany, Zsofia Luca (2011) Essays on the macroeconomics of inequality. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Foote, Elizabeth Ellen (2011) Essays in financial intermediation and banking. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Burchardi, Konrad Burchard (2011) Three essays in applied microeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Grangård, Halfdan (2011) Health and the economy: three essays. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Rossi, Francesca (2011) Improved tests for spatial autoregressions. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Stein, Daniel (2011) Rainfall index insurance in India. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Perez-Kakabadse, H. Alonso (2010) Consumption and saving behaviour under uncertainty with unorthodox preferences. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Roy, Sanchari (2010) Essays on the role of property rights in economic development. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Michau, Jean-Baptiste (2010) Essays on unemployment and labour market policies. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Fantino, Davide (2010) Innovation activity, R&D incentives, competition and market value. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Gomes, Pedro Batista Maia (2010) Macroeconomic effects of fiscal policy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Groeger, Joachim (2010) Participation in dynamic auctions. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ribeiro, Ricardo (2010) Three essays in empirical industrial organization. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Bonfatti, Roberto (2010) Three essays on international trade, foreign influence, and institutions. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sila, Urban (2010) Working hours, childcare support, wage inequality and windfall gains. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Luppi, Barbara (2010) The consequences of behavioural bias: Bandit problems and product liability law. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Wang, Tianxi (2009) Firms, names, and the organization of financial markets. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Jose Buainain Sarquis, Sarquis (2009) Business cycles in a credit constrained small open economy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Shamloo, Maral (2009) Essays in empirical macroeconomics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Kalnina, Ilze (2009) Essays on estimation and inference for volatility with high frequency data. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Fons-Rosen, Christian (2009) Essays on knowledge flows, international economics, and entrepreneurship. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Zabczyk, Pawel (2009) Essays on macro-finance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

McMahon, Michael Francis (2009) Essays on macroeconomics: Macroeconomic policy and economic performance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ban, Radu (2009) Four "new political economy" essays. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Hansen, Stephen (2009) Information, career concerns and organizational performance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sandewall, Nils Orjan (2009) Preferences and skills: Four studies into unobserved human nature and its implications. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Haacker, Markus (2008) Economic growth in development---health, demographics, and access to technologies. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Huse, Cristian (2008) Essays in applied econometrics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Perez, Ander (2008) Essays in macroeconomics and corporate finance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Meuller, Hannes Felix (2008) Essays on intrinsic motivation and conflict inside organizations. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Aspachs-Bracons, Oriol (2008) Financial intermediation, economic development and business cycles fluctuations. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

da Silva, Afonso Goncalves (2008) Fractional cointegration analysis of nonlinear time series with long memory. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Santos, Carlos Daniel (2008) Investment, R&D and credit constraints. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Vourvachaki, Evangelia (2008) Multi-sector growth: the role of information and communication technologies and other intermediates in recent growth experiences. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Silva, Nancy Andrea (2008) The economics of banking crisis, regulation and deposit insurance. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Muûls, Mirabelle (2007) The interaction between firms and governments in climate change and international trade. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sousa, Ricardo Jorge Magalhaes de Abreu Santos (2007) Consumption, housing and financial wealth, asset returns, and monetary policy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Tinn, Katrin (2007) Financial markets' imperfections and technology adoption. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Puglisi, Riccardo (2007) The political role of mass media in an agenda-setting framework: theory and evidence. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Vega, Marco (2006) Macroeconomic models for inflation targeting in economies with financial dollarisation. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Jorge Fernandes Mata, Tiago (2006) Dissent in economics: Making radical political economics and post Keynesian economics, 1960-1980. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Paris, Francisco (2006) Institutional failure in Venezuela: the cases of spending oil revenues and the governance of PDVSA (1975-2005). PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

De Paoli, Bianca Shelton C (2006) Welfare and macroeconomic policy in small open economies. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Vlieghe, Gertjan Willem (2005) Credit market imperfections: Macroeconomic consequences and monetary policy implications. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Yanes, Leopoldo Jose (2005) Industrial development and international trade: Technological capabilities and collusion. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Arce, Oscar J (2005) Interactions between inflation, monetary and fiscal policy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ferraris, Leo (2005) On the coexistence of money and credit. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Veronese, Barbara (2005) Representation, policy making and accountability: Learning from changes in democratic institutions. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Munoz, Sonia (2005) An empirical investigation of changes in asset ownership patterns: Microeconomic aspects and macroeconomic consequences. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Guadelupe, Maria (2005) The interaction between explicit contracting and economic conditions in labour markets. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Vallanti, Giovanna (2004) Employment dynamics, growth and institutions: empirical evidence from OECD countries. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Lopez-Garcia, Paloma (2004) Entrepreneurial activity and aggregate employment performance: Theory and OECD evidence. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Richter, Kaspar (2004) Household welfare and income shocks: The case of Russia. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Fiorio, Carlo V (2004) Microsimulation and analysis of income distribution: An application to Italy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Mueller, Elisabeth (2004) Performance of private companies: An empirical investigation into the role of control, risk and incentives. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Leonardi, Marco (2004) Three aspects of wage inequality. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Bulli, Sandra (2004) The dynamics of growth: Econometric modelling and the implications for employment. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Kim, Yong Jin (2003) Macroeconomics of skill accumulation. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Larcinese, Valentino (2003) Political information, elections and public policy. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Bayer, Ralph C (2003) The economics of income tax evasion. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Bergareche, Ana (2001) Interpreting autonomy: Work, sexual violence and women's empowerment in the northern Mexican border. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Kravatsky, Axel (2001) Use of multiple criteria decision analysis for the development of adaptive fishery management strategies: The case of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Fotaki, Marianna (2001) The impact of the market oriented reforms in the UK and Sweden: Case study cataract surgery. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Lee, Hyun-Jung (1999) Affective states at work and prosocial organisational behaviour: a case study of health care workers in the NHS. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Bennett, Sara (1999) Imperfect information and hospital competition in developing countries: A Bangkok case study. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Povel, Paul (1998) Financial contracts, bankruptcy and product market competition. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Hoesch, Donata (1998) Factor mobility: migration with brain drain and technology gain, tariff induced technology transfer and foreign direct investment by small firms. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Metochi, Melvina (1998) Mobilization and union leadership in labour organisations: The case of the public corporate sector in Cyprus. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Keller, R. Godfrey (1998) Optimal learning through experimentation by microeconomic agents. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sessions, John G (1998) Unemployment, earnings and absence: British and European labour market experience. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Fotopoulos, Georgios (1998) The determinants of firm entry and exit into Greek manufacturing industries: Sectoral, temporal and spatial variation. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Horder, Jakob (1997) Essays on financial institutions, inflation and inequality. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Chemla, Gilles (1996) Essays on the theory of the firm: Interactions between capital, product and labour markets. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Warburton, William Porter (1996) Estimating the impact of selected programs on participants' subsequent welfare dependence and employment in British Columbia. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Coyle-Shapiro, Jacqueline A-M. (1996) The impact of a TQM intervention on work attitudes: a longitudinal case study. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Shaughnessy, Scott S (1996) The politics of tax reform: Britain and France in the 1980s. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Gabriel Porcile Meirelles, Jose (1995) Economic cooperation and integration between Argentina and Brazil, 1939-92. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Collado-Vindel, Maria Dolores (1994) Dynamic econometric models for cohort and panel data: Methods and applications to life-cycle consumption. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Godfrey, Nancy (1993) Getting in on the act: The multiplicity of agencies promoting the health of refugees, with a case study of the Afghans in Pakistan, 1978-1988. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Freitas de Castro, Marcia (1993) Uneven development and peripheral capitalism: The case of Brazilian informatics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Tang, Tae Young (1992) The effects of competitive pressures on labour market institutions and economic performance: A cross-country comparative study. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Pinto, Ricardo (1991) The impact of Estate Action on developments in council housing, management and effectiveness. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ruitenbeek, Herman Jack (1990) Evaluating economic policies for promoting rainforest conservation in developing countries. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Abdallaoui Maan, Ghali (1984) Stochastic control in manpower planning. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Glendon, Ian (1977) The participant observer and groups in conflict: a case study from industry. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Richardson, C. James (1975) Aspects of contemporary social mobility in the London region. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Thompson, Martyn (1974) Ideas of contract in English political thought 1679-1704. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Evron, Yair (1971) Nuclear options in a regional sub-system: the case of Israel, with some general comparative references. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Crowley, D. W. (1952) The origins of the revolt of the British Labour movement from Liberalism 1875-1906. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Edelberg, Victor (1933) Wages and capitalist production. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Phillips, Marion (1909) A colonial autocracy: New South Wales under Governor Macquarie, 1810-1821. Other thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.

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MPhil/PhD International History

• Graduate research
• Department of International History
• Application code V1ZH
• Starting 2024
• Home full-time: Open
• Overseas full-time: Open
• Location: Houghton Street, London

This programme offers the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to the field of international history. You will begin on the MPhil, and will need to meet certain requirements to be upgraded to PhD status.

The Department of International History at LSE is one of the UK's leading centres of historical research. With its emphasis on the international and transnational context of historical developments, it provides a supportive, but challenging environment for those individuals interested in undertaking a research project leading to a PhD in international history. The Department currently has about 20 faculty engaged in innovative research who are ideally placed to supervise research students on a wide range of subjects. The Department of International History at LSE can offer a comprehensive range of special areas for research, ranging from the early 16th century to the late 20th century. Each year we receive a large number of applications from prospective PhD students from across the globe. The Department currently has over 35 graduate research students, from virtually every corner of the world, who provide a vibrant and friendly community at the heart of the PhD process. You will benefit from partaking in research training alongside your academic research, attending and participating in workshops and specialised research seminars, and from access to an unparalleled diversity of archival resources in London. Our graduates teach in some of the best university departments in Britain and overseas, or work in the media, civil service or private and voluntary organisations.

Watch the Virtual Graduate Open talk given by Admissions Advisor Dr Tanya Harmer on 11 November 2021

Programme details

For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for mres/phd international history.

Taught master’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline with at least 67 per cent overall and in the dissertation.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission. 

If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our  Information for International Students  to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

Assessing your application

We welcome applications for research programmes that complement the academic interests of members of staff at the School, and we recommend that you investigate  staff research interests  before applying.

We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your:

- academic achievement (including existing and pending qualifications) - statement of academic purpose - references - CV - outline research proposal - sample of written work

Applications which demonstrate a pre-existing level of language competence required to complete the PhD will be favoured.

See further information on supporting documents .

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE, but we recommend that you do.  See our English language requirements . 

When to apply

Deadline for closing applications for LSE PhD studentship in International History is 23 May 2024 . We cannot consider applications for LSE PhD studentship beyond this time.

Fees and funding

Every research student is charged a fee in line with the fee structure for their programme. The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2024/25 for MPhil/PhD International History

Home students: £4,829 for the first year (provisional) Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year

Home: £2,414 for the first year (provisional) Overseas: £11,316 for the first year

The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend. The fees for overseas students are likely to rise in line with the assumed percentage increase in pay costs (ie, 4 per cent per annum).

The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School.

The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Scholarships, studentships and other funding

The School recognises that the  cost of living in London  may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for  LSE PhD Studentships . Selection for the PhD Studentships is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline.

Funding deadline for LSE PhD Studentships: 15 January 2024 . 

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.  Find out more about financial support.

Registered PhD students in their final writing up stages can apply for financial support from LSE. Read more about the in-course financial support for final stage PhD students scheme .

LSE's Postgraduate Travel Fund assists research students who are presenting at conferences related to their degree. Read more about the Postgraduate Travel Fund .

LSE PhD students can apply for funding to undertake research for two to three months at one of our institutional partners. Read more about the Partnership PhD Mobility Bursaries .

External funding 

There may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations, such as research councils, or governments and we recommend you investigate these options as well.

Further information

Fees and funding opportunities

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.  

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students . 

1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page). 

2) Go to the International Students section of our website. 

3) Select your country. 

4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.

Programme structure and courses

In addition to progressing with your research, you are expected to take the listed training and transferable skills courses. You may take courses in addition to those listed, and should discuss this with your supervisor.

At the end of your first year, you will need to satisfy certain requirements and if you meet these, will be retroactively upgraded to PhD status.

Training courses Compulsory (not examined) International History Research Student Workshop Aims to introduce students to effective archival research, issues in the preparation of a thesis and means of launching a career in academic or related fields; and the opportunity to present research in progress.

Second year

Training courses Optional (not examined) International History Research Seminar Second, third and fourth year PhD students will present their research for discussion. 

Cold War History Research Seminar Second and third year PhD students will present their research for discussion.

Fourth year

Browse the latest programmes of the International History Research Student Workshop and the International History Research Seminar and the Cold War Research Seminar.

For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page.

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.  

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s  Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the  updated graduate course and programme information page.

Supervision, progression and assessment

Supervision.

If your application is accepted by the School, you will be assigned an academic supervisor within the Department. The teacher who will be assisting you is responsible for providing advice on selecting a topic, on the use of historical sources, on the writing process, and on how to successfully complete a thesis in history. Your supervisor is your first port of call on academic matters throughout your time in the Department, although he or she may advice you to consult other members of staff or members of other departments within the School for specific queries. The Research Student Advisor in the Department, who heads the research student programme, may also be consulted by all research students on questions relating to their programme.

Your supervisor is your main guide through this learning process. You and your supervisor share responsibility for transforming your efforts into a successful thesis. If you are to have a productive relationship with your supervisor, at your first meeting you must work out together a detailed plan both for the first year and for the completion of your thesis. Although this plan may, by agreement, be changed later on, it is essential for the supervision process that you keep your supervisor regularly informed of your progress. It is also very important that you follow your supervisor’s advice on key aspects of the thesis. Your supervisor will have much experience both in research and writing, and it is by following her/his advice that you will be able to complete successfully and on time. You will be required to keep an electronic Supervision Logbook, in which you will record all substantive items discussed at meetings with your supervisor. This record will require the approval of your supervisor. At the end of the year a copy of the electronic Logbook will be submitted to the Doctoral Programme Director and retained in the Department’s archives. 

For a list of potential academic supervisors please see the People section .

The doctoral thesis is the core of the training at the PhD level. For most students, the thesis is the first major piece of writing you have put together, and it takes much preparation to complete successfully. You need to learn, first of all, about the ways historians interpret the past, and about how to find your own voice within the profession. You also need practical knowledge about how to prepare and organise for such a substantive undertaking as writing a thesis in history. You have to learn about how archives work, and about how to carry out research in them. And, perhaps most important of all, you have to learn how to construct and argue for the key hypotheses of your work based on your original research, so that the thesis becomes an important addition to academic knowledge in the field.

The Department has developed a well-functioning framework in order to guide you through to the completion of your thesis within four years. While your supervisor will be your main guide throughout the process, there are a number of seminars available in the Department, at LSE, and in the University of London Institute for Historical Research that will be relevant to your work, from sessions on how to write a thesis to seminars that discuss overall historiographical developments in specific areas of international history. The PhD programme at LSE includes an international history workshop (compulsory for first-year students), which helps prepare you for the research and writing process and introduces key methodological and historiographical topics. We also strongly encourage you to make use of the many opportunities that exist within the School and in London to receive further specialist training and to discuss your work and your interests with renowned experts in the field.

Progression and assessment 

All research students admitted to the International History Department are initially registered for the MPhil degree in their first year. After eight months of study, students who want to be registered for a PhD have to submit the materials required for the upgrade. Most of the work the students undertake with their supervisors during the first year of study is geared toward passing the upgrade exercise.

Students registered for the MPhil/PhD in International History are required in their first year to attend the Department's research training programme HY501 – International History MPhil/PhD Research Training Workshop . The purpose of this workshop is to familiarise new MPhil/PhD students with the practical research and writing skills necessary for the preparation of a first-rate PhD thesis in history, and to discuss some general methodological and theoretical issues in international history as a research field. Students are also advised to attend relevant seminars organised within the School or in other colleges of the University of London.

As said above, in order to be upgraded from MPhil registration to PhD, you must prepare a dossier for submission (three hard copies) in the Spring Term of your first year of study, if you are a full-time student starting in the Autumn term. The review process is designed to determine whether the student will be able to meet the requirements of a PhD, and whether the chosen topic will be suitable for a doctoral dissertation. The Department uses the Code of Practice as a determinant of the general responsibilities of research students and their supervisors. All students should make an effort to familiarise themselves with its contents.

The Department expects that research students will submit their theses within four years and the reviews of your progress are geared to achieving that goal.

Student support and resources

We’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level.

Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help.  

Department librarians   – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. 

Accommodation service  – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.

Class teachers and seminar leaders  – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. 

Disability and Wellbeing Service  – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as  student counselling,  a  peer support scheme  and arranging  exam adjustments.  They run groups and workshops.  

IT help  – support is available 24 hours a day to assist with all your technology queries.   

LSE Faith Centre  – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none.   

Language Centre  – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities.

LSE Careers  ­ – with the help of LSE Careers, you can make the most of the opportunities that London has to offer. Whatever your career plans, LSE Careers will work with you, connecting you to opportunities and experiences from internships and volunteering to networking events and employer and alumni insights. 

LSE Library   –   founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. 

LSE LIFE  – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). 

LSE Students’ Union (LSESU)  – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.  

PhD Academy   – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. 

Sardinia House Dental Practice   – this   offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.  

St Philips Medical Centre  – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.

Student Services Centre  – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.  

Student advisers   – we have a  Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy)  and an  Adviser to Women Students  who can help with academic and pastoral matters.

Programme Director

Professor Matthew Jones   Department of International History

If you have any queries which are not answered here, please contact Professor Jones  who is also the department's PhD Programme Admissions Advisor.

Student life

As a student at LSE you’ll be based at our central London campus. Find out what our campus and London have to offer you on academic, social and career perspective. 

Student societies and activities

Your time at LSE is not just about studying, there are plenty of ways to get involved in  extracurricular activities . From joining one of over 200 societies, or starting your own society, to volunteering for a local charity, or attending a public lecture by a world-leading figure, there is a lot to choose from. 

The campus 

LSE is based on one  campus  in the centre of London. Despite the busy feel of the surrounding area, many of the streets around campus are pedestrianised, meaning the campus feels like a real community. 

Life in London 

London is an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. It's also an academic city, with more than 400,000 university students. Whatever your interests or appetite you will find something to suit your palate and pocket in this truly international capital. Make the most of career opportunities and social activities, theatre, museums, music and more. 

Want to find out more? Read why we think  London is a fantastic student city , find out about  key sights, places and experiences for new Londoners . Don't fear, London doesn't have to be super expensive: hear about  London on a budget . 

Student stories

Medha bhattacharya.

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Grant Golub

• Read the blog (2020-21)

Molly Avery

• Read the Q&A (2020)

• Watcht the video (2021)

Rishika Yadav

Katherine Arnold

• Watch the video (2018)

Graduate destinations

Our graduates teach in some of the best university departments in Britain and overseas, or work in the media, civil service or private and voluntary organisations.

LSE history students continue to have one of the best rate of employability and earnings after graduation in the UK. The Complete University Guide 2020 places History at LSE 6th overall for job prospects.  Guardian's University 2021 League Tables placed History at LSE in 2nd place for percentage of graduates who find graduate-level jobs, or are in further study at professional or HE level, within fifteen months of graduation. The 2019 report on Graduate Outcomes Subject by Provider from the Department for Education places History at LSE top of the table with earnings superior to any other university in the UK with 2010-11 LSE graduates' median salary at £43,200 5 years after graduating.

A report on relative labour market returns , also from the Department for Education, which calculated the difference in earnings by subject and university choice throughout Britain five years after graduation, ranked History at LSE number 1 in June 2018. The report illustrates the average impact the different universities and subjects would have on the future income of an individual. History at LSE averaged a lifetime earnings boost of £14,000 for men and £15,000 for women when compared with studying history at any other university in the UK, including Oxford, St Andrews, Cambridge, KCL and UCL.

Browse data regarding graduate destinations for this programme

Support for your career

The department is committed to supporting students' options after graduation in the world of work or futher studies by organising a careers programme tailored specifically to International History students with the help of LSE Careers . Also, many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search. Find out more about the  support available to students through LSE Careers .

Why study with us?

International history at lse.

The LSE was founded in 1895 originally as an institute of higher education for graduate students. The Department of International History reflects this tradition and takes its responsibility for graduate teaching and research supervision very seriously. We admit nearly as many masters students as undergraduates, with a critical mass of graduates usually numbering over 150 in a year. Consequently our graduates never feel on the margins of the department or an after-thought which often can be the case at some other London institutions geared more for undergraduate teaching. We have one of the most cosmopolitan graduate communities in London and for international history in the UK and it is therefore one of the most vibrant and dynamic. You will have use of our library , famous for being the best university library in London. In addition, we have an IT network and training facilities that are acknowledged to be leading the field.

With its emphasis on the international and transnational context of historical developments, the Department of International History at LSE provides a supportive, but challenging environment for those individuals interested in undertaking a research project leading to a PhD in international history. The department currently has about 20 faculty engaged in innovative research who are ideally placed to supervise research students on a wide range of subjects. The Department of International History at LSE can offer a comprehensive range of special areas for research, ranging from the early 16th century to the late 20th century. Proposals on all aspects of historical research from c.1600 onward are welcome, although more details on the department's particular areas of expertise are available in the Research Clusters webpage. Each year we receive a large number of applications from prospective PhD students from all over the world. The department currently has over 35 graduate research students in the department, from virtually every corner of the world, which provides a vibrant and friendly community at the heart of the PhD process. Our graduates teach in some of the best university departments in Britain and overseas, or work in the media, civil service or private and voluntary organisations. More details on the research degree programme and the department's research seminars can be found in the links at the side of this page.

LSE History rankings

The Department of International History has consistently performed well in the QS World University Rankings . In the QS World University History Subject Table for 2021, History at LSE ranked 5th overall in the world for the second year running, ahead of Columbia, Stanford, Berkeley and Princeton. In the UK and in  Europe, History at LSE continues to rank third, behind Oxford and Cambridge, but ahead of King's College London, UCL and Edinburgh.

Research in the Department

The department is divided into five research clusters covering a wide range of subjects taught in the Department. We have our own blog, LSE International History Blog , where students and non-LSE historians contribute historically-informed perspectives on contemporary affairs. We also have our own podcast, Our Histories , with each episode devoted to the research conducted by one of our faculty members.

LSE and departmental events

Graduate students in the Department of International History have a research seminar with guest speakers and there are guest lectures. We organise a weekend away at Cumberland Lodge , Great Windsor Park once a year. This is designed to enable graduates to get to know each other better and to develop their ideas about a particular topic. Additionally throughout the year, students can take advantage of the great LSE tradition of inviting famous (and infamous) figures from the world of politics, business, media and international affairs. Please see the Department's Public Lectures and Events for a good range of history events hosted by us during the academic year as well as the  LSE Public Lectures and Events . This helps make the LSE a particularly fertile and exciting place to be studying international history. There is an almost bewildering range of societies and clubs engaging with international politics, single issues, the 'third world', social justice problems or just dedicated to sport, music, dance and a whole range of pursuits which we lecturers haven't got a clue about. We highly recommend our students join the LSE Student Union History Society . We have a gym and squash courts on site and one of the largest student shops on campus. There is also a large student bookshop owned by Waterstone's selling new and used books.

We are very fortunate at the LSE in being so centrally located in the capital. We are in walking distance of the British Library, Covent Garden, the Royal Courts of Justice, the British Museum, the National Gallery, the West End theatres as well as Trafalgar Square, the Barbican, Buckingham Palace, River Thames and the London Eye. Much of our graduate accommodation is located in prime real-estate sites in central London. Our graduate students can take advantage of all the intellectual resources that this capital is home to, including the National Archives south of the river at Kew and the world's largest newspaper archive in North London. Not surprisingly our students are able to produce dissertations of the highest quality benefiting from such easy access to a range of primary sources and people willing to help.

London and LSE

London and LSE has much to offer anyone studying for a higher degree in history. The LSE International History Department is one of the leading history departments in the UK, and the main European centre for the study of international history. Working as part of the world's premier institution for social science research, the staff and students in the Department come from many different countries and continents, and contribute to the unique cosmopolitan experience of studying at LSE.

In London you will find important archives and libraries for international history, such as the National Archives (formerly the Public Record Office), the Public Record Office , the British Library , and the libraries of the specialised schools of the University of London , such as the Institute of Historical Research , the School of Oriental and African Studies , and the School of Slavonic and East European Studies . The LSE's British Library of Political and Economic Science Library is one of the leading collections of materials for social science research, with substantial holdings in most of the key European languages.  The LSE's archive also contains much valuable research material, as do the collections of the Imperial War Museum , the Warburg Institute and many others.

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Daron Acemoglu, the economist who says technological innovation does not equal prosperity

The turkish-american researcher dismantles clichés. he argues that capitalism is based on the mistaken idea that human beings need to consume, when what they really need is to participate.

Daron Acemoglu is an unbiased economist with a penchant for dismantling the clichés of mainstream thinking. This wild path, almost against the grain, is not new to him. He is the son of Armenians, a minority with a long history of struggle for survival in Turkey, his native country. His passion for observing the links between economics and politics comes from his adolescence, when the coup d’état by Kenan Evren’s military junta brought violence to the streets and poverty to Turkish households. He wanted to delve into the dictatorship’s consequences on the economy , but he had to study that interrelationship from far away. Acemoglu became increasingly critical of the situation in Turkey, and his father, fearing for his safety, advised him to leave the country.

A few years ago, Mark Zuckerberg, a guy with more power than Alexander the Great, revealed that one of his favorite reads was Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty . Written by Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, the book reveals that prosperity is not a function of culture or geography, but of the policies dictated by a nation’s institutions. Thus, fact by fact, Acemoglu and Robinson scientifically demonstrated that market self-regulation—the famous laisser faire— is really magical thinking, that what drives the economy is politics, and that what leads to shared prosperity is the democratic system. It was a planetary bestseller.

It is likely that in recent months Zuckerberg has immersed himself in Power and Progress Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity , Acemoglu’s book with Simon Johnson. After in-depth economic, historical and social research, the two authors show that technological innovation in itself does not spur prosperity . Today we live better than our ancestors, but that is not because of successive technological inventions; rather, it is because civil society challenged the choices made by the elites and wealth was generated by distributing and making these technologies participatory.

Acemoglu, 56, is clear on the fact that it is necessary to return to such actions now. If they were feasible during the very difficult years of the Industrial Revolution—when new production techniques enriched factory owners and impoverished workers, to the point of shortening their life expectancy, until they organized and demanded improvements in their working conditions—they are also feasible now. “You have to exercise democratic control over the direction of technology,” Acemoglu says in email conversation. Period.

It seems clear that sooner or later he will be awarded a Nobel Prize. Daron touches on many topics and all of them in a very brilliant way.” Mónica Martínez Bravo, an MIT-trained economist who studied under Acemoglu

When he left Turkey, Acemoglu went to the UK, enrolled in economics at the University of York, and discovered that none of his subjects dealt with political issues. He then decided to do his own research, applying empirical, mathematical and conceptual tools to his analysis of human affairs. At the age of 25, he received his PhD from the London School of Economics and soon after was appointed assistant professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he was warned that mixing economics with politics was an unwelcome heterodoxy. Almost surreptitiously, he continued his studies on these links. He is now a professor there, and one can safely say that political economy is currently in the mainstream at MIT.

Acemoglu’s theses have long been listened to with great interest around the world. Last summer, Gita Gopinath of the International Monetary Fund quoted the economist to urge regulating AI in a way that benefits society . Paul Romer, a 2018 Nobel laureate for his research on the importance of innovation in economic growth, has confessed that the Acemoglu’s research led him to rethink his ideas, and senior officials at leading AI labs discuss his books among themselves.

His capacity for work and analysis are legendary. “It seems clear that sooner or later he will be awarded a Nobel Prize, but among his former students we sometimes jokingly say that the question in Stockholm will be to decide the area in which he will receive it, because Daron touches on many subjects and all of them in a brilliant way,” explains Mónica Martínez Bravo, an economist trained at MIT, where Acemoglu directed her doctorate, and the current secretary general for Inclusion at the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration.

Against automatic thinking

Not everything that is said should be taken as gospel. Against the more orthodox airs of American academia, Acemoglu brings a simple statement to his lectures: at the heart of the wildest capitalism there is an insurmountable error, which is that the human being does not need to consume; what he wants, more than anything else in the world, is to participate.

He has proven it a thousand times in his studies. Everything is connected. Exploring the infinite relationships between work, ways of life and political systems, Acemoglu has studied the Sicilian Mafia as both the cause and consequence of an absent state structure, the innovation geared toward alleviating climate change in the energy transition, the connections among culture, democratic institutions and social balance, and between the rise of fascism and war, the danger of too much data, the impact of AI on the labor market , civil power in the case of the Arab Spring in Egypt, and the rise and decline of the general laws of capitalism, among many other issues. “He is a visionary. Before a topic begins to generate academic literature he has already been studying it for some time,” says Martínez Bravo.

Those who know him well say he is a great teacher, that his knowledge is encyclopedic and that he is extraordinarily productive. “Every year he publishes around fifteen research papers in the most reputable economics journals, generating around 20,000 citations per year. His numbers are out of this world,” emphasizes Pascual Restrepo, Acemoglu’s former student and now his colleague in research related to the advent of robots in the labor market.

Two years ago, in a debate with economics guru Martin Wolf, Acemoglu’s thesis made the former confess that economic studies separated from politics and social science—the economic practice rigorously followed for decades—are actually “embarrassingly simple.” And Wolf then gets to the heart of a major problem: “We don’t have a good model for studying society,” he says. That’s what Acemoglu does: he forces you to rethink what you take for granted based on incontrovertible research.

That is why, in these times of automatism and programming, Acemoglu warns against uncritical thinking and insists on reflecting on and deciding the human uses we want technology to provide us with. He argues that there is nothing wrong with automation, that it has been around since the middle of the 18th century and that, of course, it will continue, but that it must direct its powers toward improving human life.

In the movie A.I . Artificial Intelligence (2001, Steven Spielberg), the robot-prostitute played by Jude Law tells the robot-child (Haley Joel Osment) that, in these times, information is the most expensive thing. That’s true now, too. Amidst all the fake news and misinformation, rigorous knowledge, backed by data, such as that produced by Acemoglu, is worth its weight in gold.

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