Dr. Scott Ogawa

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Biography

Scott Ogawa has been a faculty member at Northwestern University since 2013, teaching both Introductory and Intermediate Microeconomics within the economics department. His teaching areas include Economics Education and Experimental Economics, emphasizing the application of experimental economics techniques to better understand decisions made by students and teachers regarding education. Ogawa is also involved in the development of AP Microeconomics curriculum and regularly instructs at the Kellogg School of Management and the School of Education and Social Policy. Through his research, Ogawa explores behavioral effects, particularly how prices influence the utilization of educational products and the overall effort students put into their learning. He brings a robust academic background, having completed his PhD at Northwestern University in 2013, and he is committed to advancing the field of economics education through both teaching and research activities.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.