Dr. Ishita Sen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ishita Sen is an Assistant Professor in the Finance Unit at Harvard Business School, where she teaches Finance to MBA students. Her research primarily focuses on insurance markets, particularly the pricing of property insurance and the interplay between insurance and mortgage markets. Dr. Sen's recent work explores the implications of regulatory landscapes on real estate markets and climate adaptation, contributing significantly to the discourse around financial stability. She has published extensively in reputable journals, including the Journal of Finance and the Review of Financial Studies, and her research has received accolades such as the Rising Scholar Award from the Review of Financial Studies. Furthermore, she has provided expert testimonies to prominent governmental bodies, including the United States Senate. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Sen worked at the Bank of England in quantitative finance roles.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).