Dr. Tim Leunig

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tim Leunig is an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics, specializing in a range of topics including productivity, technology, and economic geography. His research spans a broad historical timeline, focusing on Britain's economic transformation from 1800 to 2000. He explores the interplay between new technological advancements and productivity, particularly in relation to the British cotton industry and the railway system during the 19th century. Through a combination of published papers and working papers, he investigates the impacts of labor dynamics on productivity, the social determinants affecting living standards, as well as the historical economic policies that shaped Britain's industrial landscape.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-09-01 — Present

London School of Economics • London, United Kingdom

Teaching and research in economic history and productivity.

Requirements for London School of Economics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:164
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Advanced Calculus Linear Algebra Econometrics and Statistics Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics