Dr. Seth Zimmerman

Professor

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Biography

Professor Zimmerman studies labor economics and public finance, focusing on economics education. His research examines the social, economic, and policy determinants of educational attainment and the returns on education, with an eye toward understanding how education systems contribute to upward mobility, income inequality, and economic growth. Recent work investigates how access to selective higher education affects upward mobility to top jobs and high incomes, the design of transparent and equitable public school choice systems, and the impact of public investment in education on student outcomes. Partnerships with local and national governments are central to Professor Zimmerman's research, as they are involved in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.