Dr. Joshua Dean

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joshua Dean is an economist applying insights from psychology to address important economic problems, particularly in development economics. By combining tools of economic theory with psychological principles, Dean aims to enhance the understanding of complex economic issues, identify new problems that traditional approaches may overlook, and highlight directions for further psychological research. He earned his PhD in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and holds a BS in economics and a BA in mathematics and political science from the University of Kansas.

Research Interests

Courses

Behavioral Economics - Development & Observational Data Study of Behavioral Economics

Requirements for University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($80)
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose (2-4 pages)
  • Optional writing sample (up to 30 pages)
  • Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE)
Specialization Notes

The doctoral program at Booth is organized into 'dissertation areas' which include Accounting, Behavioral Science, Econometrics and Statistics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management.