Dr. Frank Cowell

Professor

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Biography

Frank Cowell is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he also serves as the Programme Director for the MSc Economics (2 year) program. He holds a PhD in Economics from Cambridge University. Cowell is prominent in the areas of income and wealth distribution, inequality, poverty issues, and taxation. He co-directs the Public Economics Programme at the STICERD (Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines). His work has significantly contributed to understanding economic disparities and informing economic policy. Alongside his academic pursuits, Cowell teaches courses on Microeconomics Principles II and Public Economics, guiding students through complex economic theories and applications. He is known for his research that directly addresses key societal challenges related to wealth and income disparities.

Research Interests

Courses

Microeconomics Principles II Public Economics

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
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