Dr. Stephen Machin

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Biography

Stephen Machin is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Director of the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP). His academic work focuses on various aspects of economics, specifically Labour Economics, with contributions that examine industrial and urban economics, education, and crime. Machin's expertise has led him to engage in significant research relating to the impacts of economic policies, contributing to various public lectures and discussions on the UK’s economic strategy post-COVID. He has been involved in multiple research initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes through economic evaluations and analyses. His scholarly activities have placed him at the forefront of applied economics, influencing both academic discourse and policy development.

Research Interests

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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