Dr. Harry De Gorter

Professor

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Biography

Harry de Gorter is a professor at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, where he teaches and conducts research on applied welfare economics, political economy, agricultural policy, and trade. His recent work has focused on biofuels, agricultural trade reform, and the Doha Development Agenda, particularly the impacts of subsidies and protection on developing countries. His research provides both theoretical and empirical insights with direct policy implications for governments, international institutions, and non-governmental organizations. Prior to joining the Dyson School, de Gorter was a faculty member at the University of Guelph in Ontario and worked for the International Trade Policy Division of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Ottawa. He has a long history of advising governments and international organizations on issues related to agricultural trade policy, renewable energy, and more, collaborating with prominent organizations such as the World Bank, OECD, IMF, WTO, and the United Nations. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various academic courses, where he combines his extensive expertise with practical insights for his students.

Research Interests

Courses

AEM 3115/AEM 5115 - Evaluation of Green Energy Strategies and Markets AEM 6300 - Policy Analysis: Welfare Theory, Agriculture, Trade AEM 4350 - Political Economy of the WTO AEM 2818 - Sustainable Arguments

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture