Dr. Clare Balboni

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Clare Balboni is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She holds a PhD in Economics from the same institution and is actively involved in teaching and research related to Environmental Economics, Trade, and Development Economics. Clare serves as the Programme Director of the Economics of Environment and Energy at the STICERD and Co-Director of the Energy Research Programme at the International Growth Centre. Her research focuses on exploring the intersections of economic policies and environmental sustainability, with particular emphasis on development economics. She has lectured on various subjects, including Environmental Economics and Development Economics, and is known for her insights into climate change economics. Clare is multilingual, with proficiency in Italian, and engages in various public lectures on critical economic topics. Her commitment to research and education is evident through her active participation in both academic and policy-oriented discussions.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

London School of Economics • London, UK

Teaching and researching economics with a focus on environmental and development issues.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Two academic references
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.