Dr. Ravi Kanbur

Professor

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Biography

Ravi Kanbur researches and teaches development economics, public economics, and economic theory. He is known for his role in policy analysis and engagement in international development. Kanbur has served as senior staff at the World Bank and was Chief Economist for Africa. He has published in leading economics journals including the Journal of Political Economy, American Economic Review, Economic Studies, Journal of Economic Theory, and Economic Journal. His positions include Chair of the Board at the United Nations University-World Institute for Development Economics Research, Co-Chair of the Food System Economics Commission, Co-Chair of the Scientific Council of the International Panel for Social Progress, and member of the OECD High Level Expert Group on Measurement of Economic Performance. He has also served as President of the Human Development and Capability Association and the Society for the Study of Economic Inequality. Kanbur is a member of the High Level Advisory Council for the Climate Justice Dialogue and of the Core Group for the Commission on Global Poverty.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture