Dr. Arthur Leichthammer

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Biography

Arthur holds an undergraduate degree in Human, Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Political Economy of Europe from the London School of Economics. He previously worked at the German Federal Ministry of Finance and the European Central Bank. Currently, he is involved with LSE IDEAS, where he focuses on Short Programmes. His research interests revolve around economic inequality, growth models, and the literature on comparative political economy, as well as the role of central banks and the broader financial sector in shaping equity and growth outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.