Dr. Frédéric Basso

Associate Professor

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Biography

Frédéric Basso is an Associate Professor of Economic Psychology at the London School of Economics (LSE). His academic background includes comprehensive training in consumer psychology, economic psychology, and policy-making, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical considerations. Basso's interdisciplinary approach integrates real-world insights with academic principles, aiming to develop strategies that encourage sustainable practices within planetary boundaries. He has held various scholarly positions, including visiting scholar at the Cambridge Judge Business School and IAE Clermont Auvergne. His current research interests focus on planetary public health issues, post-growth production-consumption systems, and fostering transformative social behavioral change. He is also a member of LSE's inaugural Editorial Board for LSE Press and serves as the program director for the MSc in Societal Environmental Psychology. Basso has been recognized with multiple teaching awards at LSE and has a significant publication record, including a notable 2024 book on embodiment and human flourishing co-authored with Professor Carsten Herrmann-Pillath.

Research Interests

Awards

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LSE Excellence Education Awards Teaching Prizes

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
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Two academic references
  • CV
  • GRE scores (if non-UK degree)
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics