Dr. Alex Wellsjo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alex Steiny Wellsjo is an Assistant Professor at the Rady School of Management, University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, particularly questions related to health, household finance, and behavioral economics. By incorporating insights from psychology, he seeks to understand individual behavior and its implications for economic models. His interests extend to the applications of these insights in enhancing workplace performance and boosting productivity for both firms and individuals. Wellsjo holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and he has completed postdoctoral training at the Haas School of Business. His recent works explore topics such as the effects of inflation on homeownership and the role of self-regulation in capital formation throughout life. Wellsjo is dedicated to advancing the field of behavioral economics through rigorous research and innovative thinking.

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Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).