Dr. Jordan Van Rijn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jordan van Rijn is an Associate Director and Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research interests include development economics, financial institutions, cooperatives, and credit unions. He holds a PhD in Agricultural and Applied Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he has also earned a Master's degree in International Affairs and Economics from the University of California, San Diego, and a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. With a focus on practical economic applications, he teaches various courses including 'Seminar in Quantitative Applied Economics' and 'Introduction to Data Analysis Using Spreadsheets'.

Research Interests

Development Economics Financial Institutions Cooperatives Credit Unions

Courses

Seminar in Quantitative Applied Economics Professional Development Seminar Practicum Applied Economists Introduction to Data Analysis Using Spreadsheets Applied Business Economics

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences