Dr. Nicholas Stern

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Biography

Lord Nicholas Stern is the IG Patel Chair of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he also serves as the Chairman of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. His groundbreaking work includes the influential Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, which provided a comprehensive analysis of the economic impact of climate change and the costs associated with inaction. Stern has been a key figure in shaping global climate policy and has held various advisory roles in prominent research institutions. His research interests predominantly lie at the intersection of economics and climate policy, focusing on economic development, growth, climate change, and public policy. He has contributed to numerous debates on tax reform and the role of the state in economic transitions, making significant impacts on understanding how economies can respond to climate challenges. Stern is actively involved in the Global School of Sustainability at LSE and emphasizes using social sciences to accelerate sustainability impacts.

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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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Specialization Notes

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