Dr. Mark Schankerman

Professor

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Biography

Mark Schankerman is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University. His research focuses on Innovation, Intellectual Property Rights, Industrial Economics, and Law Economics. He is associated with the STICERD Economics Industry Programme and regularly teaches courses in applied econometrics and quantitative methods for policy analysis. With numerous publications in his field, his work emphasizes the role of intellectual property in economic growth and innovation. Schankerman is recognized for his contributions to understanding how legal frameworks influence economic activities, particularly in the context of industrial organization. His insights have guided both academic research and practical applications in industry.

Research Interests

Courses

EC333: Problems Applied Econometrics EC427: Economics Industry PP402: Quantitative Methods Policy Analysis PP455: Quantitative Approaches Policy Analysis

Requirements for London School of Economics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:164
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Advanced Calculus Linear Algebra Econometrics and Statistics Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics