Dr. Vincent Pons

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Biography

Professor Vincent Pons specializes in political economy, focusing on understanding how democratic systems function and improve. His research dissects the electoral cycle, identifying four essential steps: factors affecting voter participation, shaping preferences, representativeness of results, and the effects of election outcomes on countries’ economic policies. His work appears in prestigious journals such as Econometrica, American Economic Review, and the Quarterly Journal of Economics. He has received significant media attention for his insights into voter behavior and electoral dynamics. Pons' previous roles include serving as a national coordinator for François Hollande’s field campaign during the 2012 French presidential election, where he helped organize a significant voter outreach effort. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has master's degrees from the École Normale Supérieure in Paris and Université Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne. Pons received the Young Economist Award in 2023 from Le Monde and the Cercle des économistes, highlighting his impactful research in the field of economics and political studies.

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Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
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Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.