Dr. Rafael Hortala Vallve

Professor

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Biography

Rafael Hortala-Vallve is a Professor in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics and Political Science, specializing in the domains of Formal Political Theory, Political Economy, Social Choice, and Public Economics. His research interests include exploring Collective Decision-Making, Coalition Formation, Voting, and Elections, as well as the broader area of Experimental Social Sciences. Through his teaching at LSE, he engages students in courses such as Game Theory in Political Science and Behavioural Political Economy, where he emphasizes critical analytical skills and the application of theoretical frameworks to real-world political issues. He also oversees the MPA Capstone Project and leads a research project at the intersection of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. His academic contributions are recognized for their rigor and relevance in understanding complex political landscapes through a structured economic lens.

Research Interests

Courses

Game Theory in Political Science Behavioural Political Economy Philosophy, Politics and Economics: Research Project MPA Capstone Project

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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