Dr. Michael Lovenheim

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Biography

Michael Lovenheim is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Cornell University. He is also affiliated with the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and the ILR School, and acts as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Lovenheim is noted for his work as a Senior Fellow (adjunct) at the Hoover Institution. His research primarily focuses on Labor Economics, Public Finance, and Economics of Education, exploring how education systems interact with labor markets. His recent research looks into the implications of state funding on long-term educational financial outcomes and investigates the impact of college major choices on earnings disparities. He has contributed to studies on housing wealth and its effect on household investments, fertility, child health, medical spending, and skills in the labor market. Lovenheim co-authored a textbook on Economics of Education and has been a pivotal figure in directing the Cornell Center for Education Policy and Workforce Development, which aims to bridge the gap between education and job market demands through research and state partnerships.

Research Interests

Courses

ECON 3760: Economics Education ECON 6970: Empirical Public Finance Taxation

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture