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Professor Dr. Andrew Sinclair

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Biography

Andrew J. Sinclair is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) specializing in finance and the intersection of economics and government influence. His research focuses on China’s financial system and how powerful governments shape financial market outcomes. Sinclair’s work presents intriguing puzzles within economic theory, particularly as it relates to finance, emphasizing the universal assumptions underlying various economic models and fields. He has an academic background with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto in 2007, a Master of Accounting from the University of Waterloo in 2009, and a Ph.D. from Yale University, which he obtained in 2017. He has been a part of Caltech's faculty since 2022.

Research Interests

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program

Requirements

TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences

Application Checklist

  • Online Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

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