Dr. Eric Chyn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Eric Chyn is an Associate Professor in Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Michigan in 2016. As an applied microeconomist, his research spans a variety of topics in labor and public economics, specifically focusing on the long-run effects of government programs on child outcomes. His work has been published in prestigious journals including the American Economic Review and the Journal of Political Economy, and has received coverage from national media outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. His dissertation work, which emphasizes human capital and economic opportunity, won the Dorothy S. Thomas Award from the Population Association of America, recognizing it as an outstanding contribution in the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.