Dr. Dani Rodrik

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Biography

Dani Rodrik is a Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at the Harvard Kennedy School and a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. He chairs the Weatherhead Research Cluster on Business Government, where he engages in interdisciplinary research that intersects economics, political science, and public policy. Rodrik's work focuses on globalization, economic development, and political economy, offering insights into the dynamics of economic growth and development in a globalized world. He has published numerous articles and books that challenge conventional wisdom about open markets and propose alternative frameworks for understanding the relationship between democracy and economic performance. Rodrik is widely regarded for his contributions to debates on trade policy, economic reform, and the role of government in economic development, which have been influential amongst scholars and policymakers alike.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair, Weatherhead Research Cluster Business Government

— Present

Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Oversees research initiatives at the intersection of business and government.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).