Dr. Andrew Shephard

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrew Shephard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his PhD from University College London in 2010. Before joining Penn, he served as an Assistant Professor at Princeton University. His research interests are centered on labor economics, public economics, microeconometrics, and applied microeconomics. Shephard’s work explores various aspects of these fields, contributing to a deeper understanding of economic behavior and policy implications. He is actively involved in delivering courses on these topics and supervising students in advanced economic research. His academic path has been driven by a commitment to uncovering insights through rigorous quantitative analysis, aiming to inform both academic and public debates in economics.

Research Interests

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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