Dr. Rachel Ngai

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Biography

Rachel Ngai is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She specializes in economic growth, the labor market, and housing markets. Holding a PhD in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, her research often addresses the nexus between wage growth, low-skilled employment, and broader economic trends. Notable highlights of her work include analyzing the stagnation of wages for low-skilled workers since the 1980s, investigating the dynamics of labor markets, and exploring how economic changes affect housing accessibility and affordability. She is an active contributor to research initiatives at LSE and engages in collaborative projects aimed at understanding economic structures and policies.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

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