Dr. Michael Storper

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Biography

Michael Storper is a Centennial Professor of Economic Geography at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and an internationally recognized scholar. His work particularly focuses on the intersections of economic development, geography, and globalization. He has authored and edited several significant books in the field, including 'Capitalist Imperative: Territory, Technology and Industrial Growth', 'Worlds of Production', and 'Rise and Fall of Urban Economies'. Storper has received numerous accolades, including the Distinguished Scholarship Honors from the American Association of Geographers and the Founder's Medal from the Royal Geographical Society. His research interests include economic geography, globalization, and the effects of technological change on regional economies, emphasizing the role of local economic policies in shaping development outcomes in a global context.

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Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.