Dr. Jorge Lemus

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jorge Lemus is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and a Professor of Law (by courtesy) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He specializes in Industrial Organization, the Economics of Innovation, Law and Economics, and Applied Theory. He obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from Northwestern University and his Master’s in Applied Economics from the Universidad de Chile. His research has been published in prominent journals, focusing on economic policy and the implications of legal frameworks on market dynamics. Lemus has collaborated with other scholars to explore various aspects of economic theory and practice, including tournament design and patent law. His work contributes to understanding the intersection of legal structures and economic behavior, making significant strides in applied economic theory and policy evaluation.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.