Dr. Ian Dew Becker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ian Dew-Becker is a Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. His research encompasses both theoretical and empirical asset pricing and macroeconomics, with an emphasis on uncertainty, skewness, and tail risk. He has previously held positions at Northwestern and Duke Universities and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Ian obtained his PhD in economics from Harvard University. Beyond his research, he is engaged in teaching and mentoring students at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he also contributes to academic and community service initiatives.

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Requirements for University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($80)
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose (2-4 pages)
  • Optional writing sample (up to 30 pages)
  • Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE)
Specialization Notes

The doctoral program at Booth is organized into 'dissertation areas' which include Accounting, Behavioral Science, Econometrics and Statistics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management.