Dr. Robin Burgess

Professor

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Biography

Robin Burgess is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics (LSE) and serves as the Director of the International Growth Centre (IGC) and the Economics Environment Energy Research Programme (EEE). He has a collaborative research focus, including roles such as co-Director of the Coase Project alongside Michael Greenstone. With a rich background in environmental, development, and political economy, Professor Burgess is actively engaged in projects across multiple countries including Bangladesh, Brazil, China, and India. His leadership roles extend to associations with the Bureau for Research in Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD) and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). He is also affiliated with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and the Centre for Effective Global Action (CEGA).

Research Interests

Courses

Development Economics Environmental Economics

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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  • CV
  • GRE scores (if non-UK degree)
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics