Dr. François Valentin Clerc

Assistant Professor

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Biography

François-Valentin Clerc is a PhD candidate in Economic Social History at the University of Geneva, where he also serves as a teaching assistant in the Department of History, Economy, and Society. His research focuses on global history, particularly examining the impacts of silk capitalism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He investigates the effects of international trade in raw silk and its connections between producers in Japan and fabric manufacturers in France and the United States. He holds a Master's degree in Economics and Social Sciences from Paris Sciences et Lettres, where he studied Japanese managerial capitalism under the supervision of Professor Sébatien Lechevalier. Clerc is actively involved in academic discourse as a member of the editorial board of the French journal Regards croisés sur l'économie and contributes to various educational seminars and tutorials on topics like Political Economy and Heterodox Economics. His publication record includes contributions to notable journals and edited volumes, reinforcing his expertise in economic history and the dynamics of capitalism.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Candidate

— Present

University of Geneva • Geneva, Switzerland

Conducting research in Economic Social History and serving as a teaching assistant.

Courses

Qualitative Visual Methods Economics, States, Institutions Political Economy of Capitalism Heterodox Economics History of Financial Crises

Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
Application Checklist
  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Diplomas
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  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.