Dr. Christian Hilber

Professor

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Biography

Christian Hilber is a Professor of Economic Geography at the London School of Economics. His research interests primarily focus on urban and real estate economics, specifically addressing housing land markets with an emphasis on homeownership, house price capitalization, and land use regulation. He explores the dynamics of property rent prices as well as barriers to household mobility and the implications of social capital. Additionally, Hilber's work encompasses public economics and environmental economics, with a keen interest in local public finance and the political economy surrounding these issues. His extensive publication history includes articles addressing various dimensions of economic impacts on housing policies and the intricacies of market dynamics in urban settings. Hilber is also known for his involvement in public discussions regarding the implications of economic policies on housing markets. He frequently contributes to academic journals, engaging with contemporary issues related to urban planning and economic geography.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:164
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Advanced Calculus Linear Algebra Econometrics and Statistics Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics