Dr. Stefano Merlo

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Biography

Stefano Merlo is a Fellow in Public Policy at the London School of Economics, focusing on political theory and the intersection with economics. Currently completing his PhD in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at John Stuart Mill College, Amsterdam, he has conducted research visits at leading institutions such as the European University Institute and the Hertie School of Governance. His teaching experience spans universities in the UK, including UCL and Oxford, and internationally in Amsterdam, where he primarily instructs students in economics, political science, and philosophy. Merlo's research interests are centered on Republicanism, the concept of freedom, the balance between Democracy and Expertise, and issues related to Macroeconomic Governance and International Interdependence.

Research Interests

Courses

GV488 Law Politics Regulation GV483 Public Management Theory Doctrine GV4E9 Approaches Issues Public Policy

Requirements for London School of Economics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:164
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Advanced Calculus Linear Algebra Econometrics and Statistics Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Two academic references
  • CV
  • GRE scores (if non-UK degree)
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics