Dr. David Hémous

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Hémous is the UBS Foundation Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Zurich. He is a macroeconomist whose research primarily focuses on economic growth, environmental economics, and international trade. His work investigates the influence of technology on income inequality and the role of innovation in shaping climate policy. Hémous's research has been published in prestigious journals, including the American Economic Review, Journal of Political Economy, Review of Economic Studies, and the American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics. He is also a recipient of the ERC starting grant for his contributions to the field and was awarded the European Award for Researchers in Environmental Economics in 2022.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law