Professor Dr. Christine Parlour

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Biography

Christine Parlour is a Professor at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. She specializes in corporate finance and the economic aspects of trading. Her research focuses on market microstructure, financial regulation, and the interplay between market behavior and trading mechanisms. Christine has made significant contributions to understanding how trading environments affect price formation and liquidity in financial markets. She has published extensively in leading finance and economics journals, contributing to both theoretical models and practical implications for market participants. In addition to her academic role, she is actively involved in mentoring students and collaborating with various industry stakeholders, enhancing the practical applications of her research in real-world scenarios.

Research Interests

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.