Dr. Noam Yuchtman

Professor

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Biography

Noam Yuchtman joined the London School of Economics (LSE) as a professor in 2019 and was awarded the British Academy Global Professorship. In addition to his role at LSE, he serves as the managing editor for the Review of Economic Studies. His research interests are situated within the fields of political economy, economic history, development economics, and labor economics. He emphasizes the importance of educational content and the structural design of educational institutions in producing human capital. His studies delve into the influence of legal institutions on labor market outcomes, the effect of political institutions, and social interactions on economic and political behavior. Furthermore, he explores the drivers of political ideology and participation in political movements, as well as the role of the state in promoting economic growth and innovation. His work has been published in numerous esteemed journals, including the American Economic Review, Econometrica, the Journal of Political Economy, and the Quarterly Journal of Economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

London School of Economics • London, England

Teaching and researching in the fields of political economy and development economics.

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics