Dr. Kaushik Basu

Professor

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Biography

Kaushik Basu is a Professor at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University. His research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of Economics, Law, Finance, and International Development. He has made significant contributions to Industrial Organization, Economics Policy, and Ethics. Basu holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science, which he received in 1976, and has also earned a Master’s degree from the same institution in 1974, following his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delhi in 1972. Over his career, he has focused on economic performance indicators and their implications for international governance, contributing to both academic literature and public policy. His expertise in these areas is reflected in the courses he teaches, such as 'Rating Nations: Economic Performance Indicators'. Basu has been recognized for his influential work in economics and is known for his ability to integrate theoretical frameworks with practical considerations.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture