Dr. Tiago Cavalcanti

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Biography

Tiago Cavalcanti holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and specializes in Macroeconomics, Economic Growth, and Economic Development. He has published extensively in leading academic journals, such as the Journal of Monetary Economics, the Review of Economic Statistics, and the European Economic Review, signifying his prominence in the field. Currently, he serves as the managing editor of the Journal of Macroeconomics. His expertise is recognized through various research grants, such as 'Rebuilding Macroeconomics' funded by the National Institute of Economic & Social Research (NIESR). Professor Cavalcanti has supervised multiple PhD students across various topics including labour economics and environmental economics, showcasing his commitment to fostering the next generation of economists. Additionally, he has taught several advanced modules related to macroeconomics at the MPhil level. His work has implications not only in academia but also in understanding economic dynamics in real-world scenarios, particularly in the contexts of Brazil and the United States regarding energy and economic development. He remains engaged in furthering research interests in macroeconomic stability and growth patterns.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG

Tiago Cavalcanti is a professor of economics, focusing on macroeconomics and its application in economic growth and development.

Courses

MPhil E200 - Macroeconomics MPhil R200 - Advanced Macroeconomics

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.