Dr. Nicholas Bloom

Professor

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Biography

Nicholas Bloom is the William D. Eberle Professor of Economics and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. With a focus on productivity and economic policies, he has contributed significantly to the field through various academic appointments. He has been a full professor at Stanford University since 2012, and prior to that, he held positions including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics. His extensive experience includes research collaborations with prominent institutions such as the National Bureau of Economic Research and the London School of Economics, where he served as a Research Fellow. Bloom has received numerous awards for his work, including the EIB Prize from the European Investment Bank and the Kauffman Medal from the Kauffman Foundation. His academic contributions are recognized through his editorial roles with journals such as Econometrica and Management Science. In addition to teaching economics, Bloom's research explores business and economic policy, making him an influential figure in the academic and business communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Full professor in the Department of Economics.

Senior Fellow

2012-01-01 — Present

Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research • Stanford, CA

Senior fellow focusing on economic policy research.

Co-Director

2011-01-01 — Present

Productivity Program, National Bureau of Economic Research •

Leading research on productivity and its determinants.

Awards

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EIB Prize

2015-01-01
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Kauffman Medal

2013-01-01
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John T Dunlop Scholar Award

2008-01-01

Courses

ECON 247 ECON 345 ECON 149 ECON 139D ECON 239D ECON 199D ECON 299

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.