Dr. Silvia Weyerbrock

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Biography

Silvia Weyerbrock is a lecturer at Princeton University specializing in Economics and International Affairs. Her academic focus includes applied trade policy analysis, with a particular emphasis on the reforms of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy and its trade implications, especially concerning the enlargement of the EU. Weyerbrock has also researched the labor-market implications of East-West migration in Europe, multilateral trade liberalization, and non-tariff barriers to trade. She teaches courses on International Trade, International Economics, and the Economics of Europe, Food, and Agriculture. Her educational background includes a Diplom in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Göttingen and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Resource Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Furthermore, Weyerbrock has international experience having worked with the World Bank and the International Food Policy Research Institute. She was previously an assistant professor at Columbia University and has contributed extensively to the field of agricultural and trade economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Teaching courses on International Trade, International Economics, and the Economics of Europe, Food, and Agriculture.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Engaged in teaching and research in the field of Economics.

Position

— Present

University of Delaware • Newark, DE

Held academic responsibilities in the field of Economics.

Position

— Present

World Bank • Location Not Provided

Worked on economic research and policy.

Position

— Present

International Food Policy Research Institute • Location Not Provided

Conducted research on international food policies.

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.