Dr. Peter Klenow

Professor

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Biography

Peter Klenow is the Landau Professor of Economic Policy and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. His academic tenure includes serving as a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research from 1997 to 2003 and as an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago from 1995 to 2000. Klenow has contributed to the field of economics through his extensive research on economic growth, productivity, and macroeconomic policy. He has also received several teaching awards for his excellence in education at Stanford and the University of Chicago. In addition to his teaching and research, Klenow has engaged actively with various economics communities and associations, holding positions such as an Associate Editor for several prestigious journals including Econometrica and the Quarterly Journal of Economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Senior Fellow, Faculty Affiliate

2003-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Currently serving in various prestigious roles at Stanford University.

Faculty Research Fellow

1997-01-01 — 2003-01-01

National Bureau of Economic Research • Cambridge, MA

Held a position focused on research in economic policy.

Associate Professor

1995-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Taught courses and conducted research in economics.

Assistant Professor

1991-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Began academic career teaching and conducting research.

Awards

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Ralph Landau Chair

2003-01-01
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Excellence Refereeing Award

2012-01-01
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Excellence Refereeing Award

2011-01-01
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Faculty Teaching Award

2010-01-01
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MBA Teaching Award

1999-01-01
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Executive MBA Teaching Award

1993-01-01
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Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

1989-01-01

Courses

ECON 310 ECON 211 ECON 139D ECON 239D ECON 199D ECON 299 SOC 196

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.