Dr. Benjamin Polak

Professor

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Biography

Professor Polak is an expert in decision theory, game theory, and economic history. His work explores economic agents' goals that are richer than those captured by traditional models. His research on game theory spans foundational theoretical work on common knowledge and applied topics in corporate finance and law economics. He has made significant contributions to the theory of repeated games and asymmetric information. Currently, Professor Polak is engaged in an ambitious empirical project that tackles questions related to industrial organization in the setting of the industrial revolution in England.

Research Interests

Decision Theory Game Theory Economic History Economic Inequality Industrial Organization

Awards

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Lex Hixon '63 Prize for Teaching Excellence

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Graduate Teaching Prize

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William Clyde DeVane Medal

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Graduate Advising Prize

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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship

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Junior Fellow

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Harvard GSAS Merit Fellow

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Harvard Economics 'Goldsmith' Essay Prize

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Cambridge University Wrenbury Prize in Economics

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Trinity College Van Heyden de Lancey Prize

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.