Dr. Andrew Foster

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Biography

Andrew Foster is the George and Nancy Parker Professor of Economics at Brown University. His research encompasses various critical aspects of agricultural economics, education, and economic mobility, particularly focusing on the economic behaviors and outcomes within Bangladeshi households. He explores the dynamics between fixed costs in hiring agricultural workers and the resulting scale economies, contributing important insights into labor economics. His work also investigates how risk factors and neighborhood changes affect income segregation and educational investment decisions. These analyses provide a nuanced understanding of the complex interactions influencing economic mobility and educational underinvestment in diverse socio-economic contexts.

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Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics