Dr. Maitreesh Ghatak

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Biography

Maitreesh Ghatak is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has a PhD in Economics from Harvard University. Ghatak has served as the lead academic for the India-Bihar country team in the International Growth Centre and has held various roles in the STICERD, including Director of the Economic Organisation Public Policy Programme. His research primarily focuses on Development Economics and Public Economics, with practical involvement in organizations related to these fields. Ghatak teaches various courses, including the PPE Interdisciplinary Research Seminar, Development Growth, and Development Economics. His expertise lies in exploring why poverty persists and the economic principles that underpin public policy and organization.

Research Interests

Courses

PPE Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Development Growth Development Economics

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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