Dr. Rebecca Elliott

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rebecca Elliott is an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics, specializing in the intersections of climate change, governance, and risk management. Her research critically examines the material and symbolic phenomena reshaping social and environmental landscapes. As a Faculty Affiliate at the LSE Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, she co-convenes the Social Life of Climate Change seminar series, promoting cross-disciplinary dialogue on the social sciences role in addressing climate issues. Her notable works include the award-winning book "Underwater: Loss, Flood Insurance, and the Moral Economy of Climate Change in the United States," which provides an analysis of how various stakeholders confront loss due to climate changes, particularly through the lens of the National Flood Insurance Program. Elliott's projects currently explore the relationship between property values and climate change, as well as historical preservation efforts in the context of climate impacts. She is also recognized for her contributions to economic sociology and the study of political rights within the framework of climate governance.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:164
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Advanced Calculus Linear Algebra Econometrics and Statistics Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics
Application Checklist
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  • Two academic references
  • CV
  • GRE scores (if non-UK degree)
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics