Dr. Sophie Olver Ellis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sophie Olver-Ellis is a Research Officer at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), focusing on the political economies of the Arabian Gulf. Her research emphasizes labor market governance and the socio-political transformations in the region, particularly in the context of post-oil dependency. Olver-Ellis completed her PhD at the University of Bath, where her thesis analyzed the labor market governance structures in Gulf Cooperation Council countries, with a focus on Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. She has provided consultancy for various think tanks and businesses in the Gulf region, utilizing her expertise in political economy, migration, and labor relations. Her work contributes to understanding the challenges and opportunities presented by Vision 2035 in Kuwait and the broader context of the Gulf's economic diversification efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Officer

2018-06-01 — 2019-06-01

Kuwait Programme, LSE • London, GB

Conducted research focused on the political economies of the Arabian Gulf, particularly labor market governance and socio-political transformations in post-oil dependent development.

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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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.