Dr. Stephen Spear

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Biography

Stephen E. Spear is a Professor of Economics at Carnegie Mellon University, having joined the faculty in 1982. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and has made important contributions to economic theory, especially in the areas of rational expectations, overlapping generations models, and dynamic economic models. His extensive publication record includes influential articles in top-tier journals such as Econometrica, the Journal of Political Economy, the Review of Economic Studies, and the Journal of Economic Theory. In addition to his research, he serves as an Associate Editor for Macroeconomic Dynamics and is a Fellow of the Society for Economic Measurement and the Society for Advancement of Economic Theory.

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Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Tenured Professor in the Economics department, focusing on influential economic theories.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.