Dr. James Feigenbaum

Assistant Professor

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Biography

James Feigenbaum is an Assistant Professor at Boston University focusing on Economic History and Labor Economics. His research interests delve into important topics such as inequality, intergenerational mobility, health and mortality, and labor markets, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. He explores the Age of Mass Migration and the epidemiological transition, as well as the socio-economic dynamics of the postbellum South. In addition to his research, he is a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, where he is involved in the Development of the American Economy program. Feigenbaum's academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Harvard University, which has equipped him with a strong foundation to analyze complex economic phenomena. He is committed to contributing to the understanding of historical and contemporary labor issues.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • Two letters of recommendation
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  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.