Dr. Joseph Gyourko

Professor

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Biography

Joseph Gyourko is the Martin Bucksbaum Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Real Estate and Finance. He received his PhD from the University of Chicago in 1984 and his AB from Duke University in 1978. Gyourko has an extensive academic and consulting career, focusing on the impacts of housing markets and real estate finance. His research interests include urban real estate economics, land regulation, and the dynamics of housing supply and demand. He has held several prominent positions within the Wharton School, including Chairperson of the Real Estate Department and Director of the Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center. His notable publications investigate various aspects of housing policies, real estate dynamics, and their intersection with economic factors. Gyourko's work has contributed to both academic literature and practical insights for navigating housing markets, particularly regarding the implications of regulation and market conditions in China and the United States.

Research Interests

Experience

Martin Bucksbaum Professor

1984-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Expert in real estate economics and finance with significant contributions to the field through research and teaching.

Awards

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Wharton Teaching Excellence Reward

2018-01-01
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Excellence Teaching Award

2010-01-01

Courses

Housing Markets Honors Thesis Senior Thesis Course

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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Specialization Notes

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