Dr. W Hanlon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Walker Hanlon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Northwestern University. He obtained his PhD from Columbia University in 2012. His research explores how economies evolve over the long run using novel historical data. He is particularly interested in questions related to international trade, technological progress, urban development, and environmental factors that influence economic growth.

Research Interests

International Trade Technological Progress Urban Economics Environmental Economics

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.