Dr. Greta Seibel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Greta Seibel is an economic historian at the London School of Economics and Political Science, focusing on political economy, history, anthropology, and sociology. Her research examines various aspects of industrial policies, state-led development, and the Asian growth miracle. Currently, she is investigating small business credit issues that affect financial inclusion in Indonesia, where she analyzes the development of subsidized SME credit programs and their impact on market finance. Seibel's research also explores the missing middle in Indonesia's manufacturing sector, comparing it with similar situations in South Korea and Taiwan. With a PhD in Economic History and experience teaching at SOAS, she has a strong background in development economics and policy analysis. Her previous work included a role as a Junior Expert with a German NGO, focusing on food security and community development in South Asia. Seibel is fluent in German, Dutch, and Indonesian.

Research Interests

Courses

Development: History, Theory Policy

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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  • Two academic references
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.