Dr. Ro Naastepad

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Biography

Ro Naastepad is an economist with a doctorate in economic modeling from Erasmus University Rotterdam. He approaches economics as a practical-ethical science, focusing on the contrast between natural sciences and human-created economic phenomena. His research delves into crucial economic concepts such as capital, technological progress, and the interplay between technology and the economy. He teaches economics with a focus on money, capital, finance, and technological change. His notable publications include works on technological unemployment, economic models, and the NAIRU and its implications for macroeconomics and productivity growth. Naastepad has received the ASE Helen Potter Award for his contributions to economic thought, particularly regarding the role of automation in modern economies. He is also recognized for co-authoring influential texts in the fields of macroeconomics and globalization.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the fields of economics and finance, with a focus on technological change and economic modeling.

Awards

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Helen Potter Award

2018-01-01
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Myrdal Prize

2013-01-01

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

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