Dr. Alec Gershberg

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Biography

Alec Ian Gershberg is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. He has extensive experience in social education policy, public finance, and economic analysis, particularly in developing OECD countries. His work emphasizes policy reform processes, institutional analysis, political economy, and educational finance. Gershberg has consulted for various international organizations, including the World Bank and USAID, and has worked on education quality improvement in Latin America, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. He has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University and the Public Policy Institute of California. His research contributions include publications in renowned journals and authorship of the book 'Bilingual' Education: New Immigrants Public School Policies California. He is also a founding member of the University of the Future Network and a Research Associate in e-learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Lecturer in the Department of Sociology with expertise in education policy and public finance.

Senior Education Economist

— Present

World Bank • Washington, D.C.

Provided economic analysis and policy advice on education funding.

Research Associate

— Present

National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research related to health economics and education financing.

Courses

Urban Sociology Global Urban Education Systems Thinking International Development Educational Change Public Finance Public Policy Urban Studies Education Social Policy Latin America

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Essays
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