Dr. Gerry Garvey

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Biography

Gerry Garvey is a faculty member specializing in Finance and Sustainability at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. With a robust academic background, including an AB in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and a PhD in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, his research focuses on critical themes in Labor Personnel Economics, Sustainability, Equity, and Currency Markets. He is known for his contributions to the courses MFE 230G on Equity Markets and MFE 230GA, which emphasize the real-world applications of these economic principles. His work has significantly impacted both the academic community and practical financial sectors, demonstrating the intersection between economic theory and sustainable business practices. Through his endeavors, Garvey has fostered an understanding of how sustainability can be integrated into financial decision-making processes, thereby influencing future leaders in the business landscape.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.