Dr. Alejandra Irigoin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alejandra Irigoin is an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), specializing in early modern global economic monetary history and economic history of Latin America, particularly during the colonial period. Her research investigates the comparative political economy of empires and explores the fiscal and spatial expansion of the Spanish Empire in the New World during the 18th century. Dr. Irigoin has published extensively on these topics and is engaged in various projects that deepen the understanding of historical economic systems and their contemporary implications. She is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students, sharing her expertise in both historical analysis and applied economic theory.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, England

Teaching and researching topics related to economic history and political economy, specializing in Latin America and empires of the early modern period.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.