Dr. Marcelo Olarreaga

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Biography

Marcelo Olarreaga is a Full Professor at the University of Geneva in the Institute of Economics and Econometrics. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Geneva and an MA from the University of Sussex. Olarreaga has held various teaching positions at institutions such as CERDI/FERDI in France, the Graduate Institute in Switzerland, and INSEAD in France. His career includes experience at the World Bank's Research Department and the Economics Research Division of the World Trade Organization. As a researcher, Olarreaga focuses on international trade, economics development, and policies related to tariffs and trade agreements, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. He has served as a research fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research in London, contributing to important academic discussions around economic policies and trade dynamics. His ongoing research interests include the impact of global trade policies on emerging economies and the factors influencing economic growth in developing countries.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Geneva • Geneva, Switzerland

Professor in the Institute of Economics and Econometrics, focusing on economic policy and international trade.

Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
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Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.