Dr. Lisa Goldberg

Professor

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Biography

Lisa Goldberg is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. She specializes in Mathematical Finance and has a rich history of research focusing on Dynamics of Financial Markets, Risk Management, and Portfolio Risk Analysis. Her current research interests also include Sports Statistics and Causal Inference. Goldberg earned her PhD from Brandeis University in 1984, and she has been actively involved in the academic community, contributing significantly to the field of Economics. Her work is characterized by a rigorous analytical approach to understanding complex financial systems.

Research Interests

Mathematical Finance Dynamics of Financial Markets Risk Management Portfolio Risk Analysis Sports Statistics Causal Inference

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.