Dr. Matthias Doepke

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Biography

Matthias Doepke is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics (LSE) and holds the Nicholas Kaldor Chair in Economics. He specializes in the fields of Macroeconomics, Family Economics, and Economic Development. Matthias has made significant contributions to the understanding of the economic behaviors influencing family dynamics and development policies across various economies. He obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago, where he cultivated a strong foundation in theoretical and empirical economic analysis. Matthias actively participates in teaching Macroeconomics and is engaged in the academic mentoring of MRes students. His research interests include exploring the effects of macroeconomic policies on family structures and economic growth.

Research Interests

Courses

EC413: Macroeconomics EC442: Macroeconomics EC539: Macroeconomics Research

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