Dr. Terrie Walmsley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Terrie Walmsley is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Economics at the University of Southern California. She teaches courses such as ECON 450 International Trade and ECON 550 Applied Trade Policy, and is the co-director of the Master's program in International Trade Law and Economics (MITLE). Her research focuses on topics related to international trade, labor migration, economic development, and environmental economics. She has published numerous papers on these issues, including the impacts of trade liberalization on income inequality and the economic ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Walmsley's developed economic models and tools are widely used to examine global policy issues.

Research Interests

International Trade Labor Migration Economic Development Environmental Economics International Economics

Experience

Associate Professor of Practice

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching courses in Economics and directing the Master's program in International Trade Law and Economics.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.