Dr. Karen Clay

Professor

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Biography

Karen B. Clay is the Teresa H. John Heinz III Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. She holds courtesy appointments at the Tepper School of Business and in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy. Additionally, she is a Senior Fellow at the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon and an affiliated faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Law. Professor Clay's research has been supported by notable institutions including the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and the Sloan Foundation. Her work has been published in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Political Economy, the Review of Economics and Statistics, and the American Economic Review. Prior to her current role, she was an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. Her areas of expertise include economic analysis, energy policy, and public health, with a focus on the intersections of economics and environmental issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Teaches courses and conducts research in the fields of economics and public policy.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Taught courses and engaged in research activities.

Courses

Economic Analysis

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.