Dr. Bernard Herskovic

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bernard Herskovic is an Associate Professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he specializes in financial economics, economic theory, and macroeconomics. He aims to motivate students by connecting course concepts with real-world examples. A native of Brazil, Herskovic's recent research focuses on how changes in input-output networks contribute to systematic risk as reflected in equilibrium asset prices. His work serves as a foundation for future projects applying network theory to asset pricing within financial economics. His academic contributions span various themes, including idiosyncratic volatility, stock returns, and how information acquisition affects network formation. Herskovic completed his Ph.D. in Economics at New York University in 2015, having co-developed and taught a summer course in international trade finance for economics majors. He believes in precision in teaching and research, emphasizing the importance of clarity and intuition. His courses include Investment Management for both full-time and fully employed MBA programs.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Research

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C.V. Starr Center Fellowship

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McCracken PH.D. Fellowship

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Honorable Mention, MA dissertation Summer Paper

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.