Dr. Jeffrey Ely

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Biography

Jeffrey Ely is the Charles E. Emma Morrison Professor and Department Chair at Northwestern University in the Department of Economics. He specializes in microeconomic theory, with research interests that cover pure game theory, applied microeconomics, and behavioral experimental economics. His work contributes to foundational aspects of game theory, particularly in areas such as incomplete information, repeated games, mechanism design, and the evolution of preferences. Ely is also recognized as a Fellow of the Econometric Society and has served as a founding co-editor for the open access journal Theoretical Economics. He completed his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley in 1996, and has since established a reputation for pushing the boundaries of economic theory through rigorous research and innovative methodologies.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.