Dr. Lawrence Katz

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Biography

Lawrence Katz is the Elisabeth Allison Professor in the Department of Economics at Harvard University. His research focuses on labor economics and social issues, including the impact of technology on economic inequality and educational advancement. Katz has co-authored the book 'Race, Education, and Technology' and is engaged in various studies related to neighborhood poverty and housing mobility. His work also includes an investigation into the historical evolution of career and family choices among college-educated men and women in the U.S. Katz has a broad research portfolio, examining wage inequality trends, the impact of globalization, immigration, unemployment, and the effects of social policies on labor markets. He served as the Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor and is an editor of the 'Quarterly Journal of Economics.' He has been recognized as a fellow in multiple prestigious academies for his contributions to economics.

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Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).