Dr. Michael Amior

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Biography

Michael Amior is a Reader in Economics at King’s Business School, specializing in labor economics. His research interests encompass regional inequality, labor market effects of immigration, and the wage-setting and hiring behavior of firms. Amior's work has been published in esteemed academic journals such as the American Economic Review and the Journal of Labor Economics. He joined King’s College London in 2025 after completing his PhD at University College London. Prior to his current role, he was a researcher at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Centre for Economic Performance, and a college lecturer at the University of Cambridge. Amior is currently accepting new PhD students and continues to contribute to the academic discourse on immigration and labor markets through his research.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2025-01-01 — Present

King’s Business School • London, UK

Teaching and research in labor economics.

Researcher

— Present

Institute for Fiscal Studies • London, UK

Conducted research on fiscal policies and economic impacts.

Lecturer

— Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Taught economics courses and supervised student research.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.