Dr. Dean Karlan

Professor

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Biography

Dean Karlan's research focuses on microeconomic issues related to poverty, typically employing experimental methodologies and insights from behavioral economics to examine and address social problems. His work spans various geographies and topics, including sustainable income generation for individuals in abject poverty, credit and savings markets for low-income households, agriculture for smallholder farmers, small and medium entrepreneurship, weight loss, smoking cessation, and charitable giving. He has worked in twenty countries around the world, including both low-income countries and the United States.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.