Dr. Felipe Torres Raposo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Felipe Torres Raposo is a Fellow in the Government Department at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His primary research focuses on political accountability, corruption, and experimental methods. Felipe has worked extensively in the field of political economy development, examining the determinants of foreign aid support and how it shapes voters' behavior in response to aid appeals in industrialized countries. Prior to joining LSE, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Development Engagement Lab at University College London. Felipe holds a Master of Public Policy and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Oxford, as well as an MSc in Economics from Queen Mary University of London.

Research Interests

Courses

GV481: Quantitative Analysis in Political Science

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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