Dr. Nicholas Mercuro

Professor

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Biography

Nicholas Mercuro is a Professor at Michigan State University College of Law. He has a rich academic background with a bachelor's degree in economics, a master's degree in business administration, and a doctorate in resource development. He has taught at notable institutions including the University of New Orleans and Tulane Law School, where he served as an Associate Dean for International Education. Mercuro has extensive international experience, recognized in 1987 by the Chancellor of Austria, who appointed him to a commission on employment issues in Europe. He has been a visiting professor at the University of Vienna and conducted research at Free University of Berlin as a Fulbright Scholar. Over the years, Mercuro has contributed significantly to the fields of Law and Economics and has played a vital role in numerous academic programs, including the design of international summer programs on Law and Economics and an Opera, Art, and Language program. He is also a founder and co-series editor for a book series focusing on the economic and legal relationship. Mercuro regularly teaches seminars on Law and Economics at MSU Law and holds a professorship in James Madison College.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Michigan State University College of Law • East Lansing, MI

Teaching courses in Law and Economics; involved in designing the Law Economics program.

Associate Dean for International Education

— Present

University of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

Oversaw international programs and curriculum.

Visiting Professor

— Present

University of Vienna • Vienna, Austria

Conducted research and taught courses related to economic theory.

Fullbright Scholar

— Present

Free University of Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Engaged in research within the field of law and economics.

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology