Dr. Sara Horrell

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Biography

Professor Sara Horrell is a leading researcher in the field of Economic History with a keen focus on labour market participation and household structure during the British industrial revolution. Her work is particularly concerned with the welfare, work, and economic conditions of women and children from 1280 to 1860. Professor Horrell has contributed significantly to the understanding of how family labor markets functioned over the long run and the economic-demographic dynamics that influenced these structures. Among her notable publications, she has explored themes such as household consumption patterns, gender bias in the labor market, and the living standards of families in historical contexts. Her research has been recognized in various prestigious journals, and she remains active in current projects that delve deeper into the historical context of women and children's roles in Britain.

Research Interests

Courses

Family Economy History

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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