Dr. Louis Putterman

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Biography

Louis Putterman is a Professor Emeritus of Economics at Brown University. He obtained his B.A. from Columbia University in 1976 and earned a Ph.D. in Economics in 1980. His research focuses on economic behavior, development, and systems, having conducted extensive studies in Tanzania and China. Putterman has led Brown's Development Studies program and has served in various administrative roles, including Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Economics. He has received numerous awards, including Fulbright and Mellon Fellowships. A prolific author, he has written and edited eight books and published over 100 scholarly articles in refereed journals.

Research Interests

Economic Behavior Economic Development Economic Systems Incentives Social Preferences

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Conducting research and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in economics.

Awards

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Fulbright Research Award

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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship

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Mellon Fellowship in Chinese Studies

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics