Dr. Stelios Michalopoulos

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Biography

Stelios Michalopoulos is the Eastman Professor of Political Economy at Brown University and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. He holds a B.A. and an MSc from the Athens University of Economics and Business and completed his Ph.D. in Economics at Brown University in 2008. Michalopoulos joined Tufts University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, followed by positions as a Deutsche Bank Member at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, visiting Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, and visiting Professor at INSEAD. His research focuses on the intersection of economic growth and political economy, examining how historical legacies, culture, and biogeography influence contemporary economic outcomes. He has been published in top economic journals such as the American Economic Review and Econometrica, and his work has garnered funding from organizations like the National Science Foundation. His ongoing research explores the socioeconomic consequences of historical events and aims to bridge gaps in understanding economic development through innovative empirical strategies. Michalopoulos has received the Bodossaki Prize in Social Sciences, recognizing his contributions to advancing science.

Research Interests

Experience

Eastman Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and conducting research in Political Economy.

Assistant Professor

2008-01-01 — 2010-12-31

Tufts University • Medford, MA

Involved in teaching and research in economics.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2015-05-31

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Conducting research and teaching during the visiting period.

Visiting Professor

2016-01-01 — 2016-05-31

INSEAD • Fontainebleau, France

Engaged in academic research and lectures.

Awards

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Bodossaki Prize in Social Sciences

2019-01-01
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Excellence Refereeing Award

2016-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics