Dr. Bradford Delong

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Biography

Brad DeLong is a Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a weblogger at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and was previously the deputy assistant secretary for economic policy at the United States Treasury. His research focuses on economic history and growth, including comparative analyses of technological and industrial revolutions and financial crises. DeLong examines economic thought and its long-term impact on shaping economic history.

Research Interests

Development Finance Global Trade Transnational Economics

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.