Dr. Tan Gan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tan Gan joined the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2024 as an Assistant Professor. His research interests primarily focus on principal-agent frameworks, mechanism design, and contract theory, with a particular emphasis on robust objectives. Additionally, he is interested in digitalization from the perspective of organizational economics. Tan Hldis a Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University, earned in 2024, and holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Peking University. He has expertise in Mechanism Design, Contract Theory, Robust Design, Digitalization, and Organizational Economics.

Research Interests

Principal-Agent Frameworks Mechanism Design Contract Theory Robust Objectives Digitalization Organizational Economics

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

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