Dr. Joseph Ferrie

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Biography

Joseph Ferrie is an economic historian who utilizes micro-level longitudinal data to study economic mobility. His research draws from sources such as census manuscripts, passenger ship records, tax lists, and city directories, comparing mobility between Britain, the United States, and France from the 1850s to the present. Ferrie's work is focused on determining the links between early-life circumstances and long-term life outcomes, particularly for migrants transitioning from rural areas to cities and towns. He is also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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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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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.