Dr. David Rapson

Professor

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Biography

David S. Rapson is the Chancellor's Leadership Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Davis. His research primarily focuses on the economics of energy markets, including the impact of sanctions on oil prices and the implications of electric vehicle adoption on global decarbonization efforts. In his work, Rapson analyzes the intricacies of global oil supply and demand models, specifically examining how geopolitical events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine have influenced oil pricing and export strategies. Furthermore, he emphasizes the significance of consumer preferences and economic barriers in the electrification process, advocating for a balanced approach to reaching decarbonization goals. Rapson's contributions to the field include numerous publications and discussions surrounding the economic challenges of transitioning to electric energy solutions, with a keen interest in the intersection of policy and market dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

Chancellor's Leadership Professor

— Present

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of economics with a focus on energy markets.

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.