Dr. Marco Cozzi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marco Cozzi joined the Department of Economics at the University of Victoria in the summer of 2015, having previously served as an assistant professor at Queen's University. He holds a PhD in economics from University College London and a Master's degree in economics from Bocconi University in Italy. His research focuses on quantitative macroeconomics, with particular expertise in heterogeneous-agent models and empirical microeconomics. He is skilled in calibration methods and computational economics, applying these techniques to various economic phenomena, including crime and optimal unemployment insurance. Cozzi has published extensively, contributing to journals such as Journal of Macroeconomics and Economics Bulletin, and has written book chapters on topics like precautionary savings and wealth inequality. He teaches several courses, including Intermediate Macroeconomics, Advanced Topics in Macroeconomic Theory, and Computation Methods in Economics and Econometrics.

Research Interests

Courses

Intermediate Macroeconomics Advanced Topics in Macroeconomic Theory Computational Economics Macroeconomic Analysis Computational Methods Economics

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.