Dr. Nathan Lane

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nathan Lane is an economist whose research interests span machine learning, economic development, political economy, and industrial economics. He is currently the Principal Investigator of the Industrial Policy Group at the London School of Economics. Prior to this position, Lane served as a professor of economics at the University of Oxford and Monash University, and he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His expertise encompasses applied economics, economic development, political economy, machine learning, and industrial policy. Additionally, Lane is a co-founder of SodaLabs.io, a lab dedicated to answering social science questions using alternative data and computational tools.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Two academic references
  • CV
  • GRE scores (if non-UK degree)
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics