Dr. Guy Michaels

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Guy Michaels is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the London School of Economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses primarily on Labour Economics, Urban Economics, and Development Economics. As the Programme Director for the Labour Markets Research Programme at the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP), he is known for his contributions to understanding labour market dynamics and the impacts of urban policy on economic outcomes. He teaches courses in Labour Economics at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including EC317, EC423, and EC533. His work has been published in leading economic journals and he maintains an active presence in the academic community through various research initiatives.

Research Interests

Courses

Labour Economics

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics