Dr. Petra Persson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Petra Persson is an Associate Professor of Economics at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. She also holds a courtesy appointment as Associate Professor of Health Policy. Persson's scholarly work is characterized by her research interests in family economics, health economics, and public finance. Her research encompasses various topics, including health disparities, maternal and child well-being, family structure behavior, fertility policy, and the design of social insurance systems. She has published articles in leading peer-reviewed journals, such as the American Economic Review and the Journal of Political Economy. Persson has received accolades such as the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and has also been involved in several academic appointments, including her role as a Faculty Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. She earned her PhD in Economics from Columbia University in 2013 and has held postdoctoral positions at Stanford University and Harvard Kennedy School, which further refined her focus on public policy and economic research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Economics and Health Policy.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Stanford Institute Economic Policy Research • Stanford, CA

Engaged in research related to economic policy.

Dissertation Fellow

2012-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Harvard Kennedy School •

Focused on women in public policy.

Awards

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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

2013-01-01

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.