Dr. Jesse Perla

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jesse Perla is an Associate Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia. He specializes in the field of macroeconomics with a strong emphasis on the role of information diffusion within growth perspectives. Having obtained his PhD in 2013 from New York University, Jesse has a solid academic background that includes an undergraduate degree in applied mathematics from Columbia University in New York City. He is also known for providing mathematics course selection advice for UBC undergraduates who are contemplating graduate school. His research interests focus on the interplay between firm dynamics and economic growth, analyzing how information impacts market behaviors and decision-making in economic contexts.

Research Interests

Macroeconomics Information Diffusion Economic Growth

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.