Dr. Tim Landvoigt

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Tim Landvoigt. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Tim Landvoigt is an Associate Professor in the Finance Department at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. He specializes in financial economics, focusing on the dynamics of mortgage markets, credit cycles, and financial regulation. His research explores how different factors influence household leverage, the stability of financial intermediaries, and the broader macroeconomic impacts stemming from financial crises. Tim's work includes developing models that account for the behavior of financially constrained households and the regulatory environment's effects on market dynamics. He has published various influential papers in leading academic journals, addressing key themes such as the role of capital regulation and the implications of macroeconomic policy on financial markets. His contributions to academic literature are complemented by a strong teaching portfolio that includes advanced courses in macroeconomics and finance. His ongoing research continues to provide insights into the intricate interplay between financial markets and the economy.

Research Interests

Courses

FNCE3990 - Independent Study FNCE6130 - Macroeconomics & Global Economy FNCE6230 - Macroeconomics (Half CU) FNCE9240 - Intertemporal Macro Finance FNCE9370 - Topics in Macro Finance

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.