Dr. Tim Bollerslev

Professor

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Biography

Professor Bollerslev conducts research in areas such as time-series econometrics, financial econometrics, and empirical asset pricing finance. He is particularly known for his developments in econometric models and procedures for analyzing and forecasting financial market volatility. His recent research has focused on the analysis of newly available high-frequency intraday, tick-by-tick financial data, specifically so-called realized volatility measures and macroeconomic news. His prolific contributions to the field have led to significant advancements and empirical findings in understanding market behaviors over time.

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Experience

Juanita Clifton Kreps Distinguished Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Distinguished Professor of Economics at Trinity College of Arts and Sciences.

Professor of Economics

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Tenured professor involved in research and teaching in Economics.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)