Dr. Christopher Walters

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Walters joined the University of California, Berkeley as a professor after completing his PhD in economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2013. He has served as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and is a Faculty Affiliate with the MIT School Effectiveness Inequality Initiative (SEII) and J-PAL North America. Walters' research primarily focuses on labor economics and economics education, with a significant interest in early childhood programs, school effectiveness, and labor market discrimination. His work has contributed to a better understanding of discrete choice modeling and program evaluation in the context of labor economics, highlighting the intersection of education and human capital.

Research Interests

Labor Economics Applied Econometrics Economics Education School Choice Early Childhood Interventions School Effectiveness

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.