Dr. Patrick Dunleavy

Professor

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Biography

Patrick Dunleavy is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, having taught at the London School of Economics from 1989 to 2020. He played a significant role in the Department of Government and has a rich publication record. His recent works include 'Maximizing the Impacts of Academic Research' and 'UK’s Changing Democracy'. Dunleavy has been influential in the development of topics including public choice theory, electoral systems, voting behaviour, and government structures. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the LSE Press, contributing substantially to academic discourse on various dimensions of political science. Dunleavy is a founding fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and a Fellow of the British Academy, reflecting his stature in the field. His research often explores the intersections of globalization, urban politics, and institutional analysis, making him a prominent figure in the analysis of public management and bureaucratic structures.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics