Dr. Nicholas Swanson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicholas Swanson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Cornell University, whose research operates at the intersection of Development Economics, Behavioral Economics and Labor Economics. He has a strong academic background with a PhD in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, which he is expected to complete in 2024. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics in 2015 and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Cambridge in 2011. His teaching interests include Development Economics and Field Experiments in Economics, with courses scheduled for Spring 2026. Professor Swanson is dedicated to exploring complex economic issues through both theoretical and empirical lenses.

Research Interests

Courses

Development Economics Field Experiments in Economics

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture