Dr. Eric Neumayer

Professor

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Biography

Eric Neumayer joined the Department of Geography and Environment at the London School of Economics in 1998 and currently serves as Vice President for Planning Resources as well as Deputy President Vice Chancellor. His academic training is in economics, and he has gained a significant reputation as an author, co-author, and co-editor of various influential works in the fields of environmental and developmental studies. His notable publications include 'Credibility Crisis Science – Tweakers, Fraudsters Manipulation Empirical Results,' published by MIT Press in 2026, and 'Robustness Tests for Quantitative Research' with Cambridge University Press in 2017. He has also authored 'Weak versus Strong Sustainability: Exploring Limits Opposing Paradigms', first published in 1999 and revised multiple times, and 'Greening Trade Investment: Environmental Protection Protectionism' (2001). His research interests encompass critical topics such as conflict, economic development, globalization, human development, and sustainable development. Neumayer’s work is characterized by its empirical grounding and rigorous quantitative methods, contributing significantly to evidence-based public policy and the discourse of sustainable practices. He is fluent in German and Portuguese, adding to his global outlook and expertise.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:164
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Advanced Calculus Linear Algebra Econometrics and Statistics Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics