Dr. Kevin Hoover

Professor

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Biography

Professor Hoover's research interests include Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, History of Economics, Philosophy, Methodology, and Empirical Economics. His recent work in economics has focused on the application of causal search methodologies, structural vector autoregression, and the microfoundational programs in macroeconomics. He has explored Roy Harrod's early work on dynamic macroeconomics. Additionally, he delves into philosophical issues related to causality, particularly within economic contexts as reflected in his publications and ongoing research endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Economics, focusing on various fields including causal search methodologies.

Interim Chair

2025-01-01 — Present

Department of Philosophy • Duke University, Durham, NC

Serves as interim chair overseeing philosophical research and academic programs.

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Department of Philosophy • Duke University, Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Philosophy with a focus on the philosophy of economics.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)