Dr. Corinne Low

Associate Professor

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Biography

Corinne Low is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on labor economics, particularly the dynamics of gender discrimination and its implications in hiring practices. She has published in top-tier journals such as the American Economic Review and has been recognized as one of Poets & Quants' 40 MBA Professors Under 40 in 2024. Low is actively involved in advising companies like Google and Amazon on improving diversity in hiring and retention practices. She also co-founded the Open Hearts Initiative, which aims to combat homelessness in New York City. Low holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University and a B.S. in Economics and Public Policy from Duke University. She has worked with the consulting firm McKinsey & Company and has given talks at leading academic institutions, highlighting her contributions to the field of economics and education in business principles.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of business economics and public policy.

Consultant

— Present

McKinsey & Company • New York, NY

Worked on various projects related to economics and business strategy.

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Poets & Quants 40 Under 40 MBA Professors

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Compassionate Communities Award

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MBA Core Curriculum Teaching Award

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Curricular Innovation Award (MBA Teaching)

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MBA Core Curriculum Teaching Award

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Raymond Vernon Memorial Award for best research article published in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management

Courses

BEPP 7650 – Economics of Diversity and Discrimination MGEC 611 – Microeconomics for Managers MGEC 612 – Microeconomics for Managers – Advanced BEPP 900 – Applied Economics Research Seminar PPE 3999 - Independent Study

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.