Dr. Mark Aguiar

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Biography

Mark Aguiar is the Walker Professor of Economics at Princeton University, specializing in various aspects of international finance and macroeconomics. His research focuses on sovereign debt crises, international risk sharing, and consumption inequality, with numerous influential publications in leading journals such as the American Economic Review and the Journal of Political Economy. Aguiar's work often examines the intersection of economic theory and real-world applications, including the impacts of fiscal policies on debt-constrained economies and the dynamics of monetary unions. In addition to his scholarly activities, he has delivered keynote lectures, including the prestigious IMF Mundell-Fleming Lecture, where he discussed recent developments in economic policy. With a robust portfolio of working papers and projects, Aguiar continues to contribute to the understanding of global economic challenges facing policymakers today. His teaching and research efforts at Princeton place him at the forefront of academic discourse in the field of economics, especially in addressing crucial topics such as inflation credibility and welfare losses associated with external borrowing.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.