Dr. Vassilis Hajivassiliou

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vassilis Hajivassiliou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the London School of Economics. He has a background in Economics, earning his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His expertise centers around applied theoretical microeconometrics, simulation-based inference, thick-tailed distributions, and panel data analysis. In addition, he has researched applied corporate finance and examined financing constraints and firm behavior, underpinning his work with robust statistical methodologies. Vassilis serves as the Programme Director for the MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, as well as directing the MSc admissions for the same program.

Research Interests

Applied Theoretical Microeconometrics Simulation-based Inference Thick Tailed Distributions Panel Data Analysis Applied Corporate Finance Financing Constraints Firm Behaviour

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