Dr. Amartya Lahiri

Professor

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Biography

Amartya Lahiri is a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics. He specializes in international economics, macroeconomics, and development economics, with a particular focus on the economic transformations in India over the past decades. His research encompasses both macro and microeconomic developments and seeks to understand the factors that drive these changes. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park, USA. With a robust academic career, he engages in teaching and research, aiming to contribute to the understanding of complex economic issues. For more details on his research and publications, please visit his personal website.

Research Interests

International Economics Macroeconomics Development Economics

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.