Dr. Ben Zou

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ben Zou is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Daniels School of Business, Purdue University. His research primarily focuses on labor economics, urban economics, and economic development, contributing significantly to the field through empirical studies. Zou's recent work includes a forthcoming article in the European Economic Review titled 'A Marriage-Market Perspective Risk-Taking Career Choices: Theory Evidence' and a study in the Journal of Human Resources addressing gender commuting gaps. His analyses often explore the implications of economic policies and market behaviors, particularly in public transit pricing and local economies affected by federal employment changes. Ben is actively involved in scholarly discourse, sharing insights at conferences such as the Brookings municipal finance conference.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:14
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:18
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Principles of Economics (Micro and Macro) Mathematics (Differential Calculus) Statistics Knowledge of Matrix Algebra
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Specialization Notes

GRE is required but no minimum score is set.