Dr. Simone Schaner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Simone Schaner is an Associate Professor (Research) in Economics at the University of Southern California. Her work studies how the social economic environment shapes individual household choices, elucidating the beliefs and power that affect the decision-making process. Her research explores the economic mechanisms that contribute to inefficiencies and the misallocation of resources in low-income settings, with a focus on labor, financial, and healthcare markets.

Research Interests

Household Choices Decision-Making Economic Mechanisms Labor Markets Financial Markets Healthcare Markets

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.