Dr. Chun Lin

Professor

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Biography

Chun Lin is an Emeritus Professor of Comparative Politics at the London School of Economics, having joined LSE in 1995. He received his doctorate in history and political science from the University of Cambridge, followed by a position at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. With a robust academic career, Professor Lin has taught a diverse range of modules at various levels. His scholarly interests encompass historical sociology, political economy, post-communist studies, social theory, and non-Western regional politics. He has authored several influential books including 'British New Left' (1993), 'Transformation of Chinese Socialism' (2006), 'China and Global Capitalism' (2013), and 'Revolution and Counterrevolution in China' (2021), and has also edited or co-edited eight volumes. His writings have appeared in numerous journals and publications across various languages. Additionally, Professor Lin has contributed to various international steering committees, editorial boards, and has been involved in collaborative projects across the intellectual and professional spectrum.

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