Dr. Benoit Perron

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Biography

Benoit Perron earned a Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University in 1998. He joined the Department of Economics at Université de Montréal the same year. He is a researcher at the Centre interuniversitaire de recherche en économie quantitative (CIREQ) and the Centre Interuniversity Research Analysis Organizations (CIRANO). His research focuses on time series econometrics, specifically developing panel unit root tests and studying long-run properties of financial returns. Over his career, Perron has supervised several doctoral theses in econometrics and has been actively involved in various research projects funded by multiple grant programs. His work explores the intersections of econometrics and financial markets, contributing significantly to the field of economics with a focus on empirical applications and theoretical advancements.

Research Interests

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.