Dr. Patrick Macnamara

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Patrick Macnamara is currently a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Manchester. After obtaining his PhD in Economics from the University of Rochester in 2013, he has focused his research on quantitative macroeconomics, specifically exploring issues of inequality and firm dynamics. Macnamara is passionate about supervising PhD students who are interested in quantitative macroeconomic topics, particularly those related to household and firm heterogeneity. He encourages students to work with micro data and develop programming skills in languages such as Matlab, and for the ambitious, C++ and Fortran. His research is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which emphasizes the importance of global efforts to end poverty and promote prosperity while protecting the planet. Macnamara's contributions help address these critical challenges through rigorous academic inquiry and collaboration.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.