Dr. David Sunding

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. David Sunding. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

David Sunding is a Professor in the Graduate School Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. He served as chair of Berkeley’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics from 2013 to 2019. His research primarily focuses on environmental economics, antitrust competition, applied econometrics, and law and economics. Throughout his career, Sunding has received numerous research awards and grants from prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Departments of Interior and Agriculture, as well as various private foundations. He teaches courses in microeconomic theory, natural resource economics, and law and economics at Berkeley’s College of Natural Resources and School of Law. Sunding's work is influential in the fields of environmental economics and industrial organization, and he is recognized for his contributions to the study of applied econometrics and legal frameworks within economics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.