Dr. Nancy Qian

Professor

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Biography

Nancy Qian is the James J. O'Connor Professor of Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard University’s Weatherhead Center for International Studies. Before her tenure at Kellogg, she served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Yale University. Her research focuses on empirical analysis of the determinants of economic development, emphasizing factors such as geography, demography, human capital, and institutions. Qian is co-director of the Global Poverty Research Lab, which incorporates rigorous empirical evidence to address global issues. She has received numerous accolades, including a Fellowship from the Econometrics Society and grants from the National Science Foundation. Qian is also recognized for her teaching, having been awarded 'Best Core Teacher' for her classes at Kellogg, where she educates MBA and Ph.D. students. Her work has been featured in major media outlets, and she actively engages with policymakers on issues related to the global economy, particularly regarding China. Qian is passionate about using her research to tackle real-world problems and promote personal and intellectual growth among her students.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Department of Economics, Yale University • New Haven, CT

Teaching and research in Economics.

Visiting Scholar

2016-01-01 — Present

Stern School of Business, New York University • New York, NY

Research and collaboration in Economics.

Visiting Scholar

2015-01-01 — Present

Booth Business School, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Research and collaboration in Economics.

Visiting Scholar

2007-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Post-doctoral research.

Assistant Professor

2005-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Economics, Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and research in Economics.

Awards

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Fellow

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Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.