Dr. Xu Li

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xu Li is an Assistant Professor of Management at the London School of Economics. His research lies at the intersection of organizational theory and strategy. He focuses on building literature in institutional theory and technological change, and his ongoing projects explore fundamental questions about the performance impact of innovation, with a specific focus on how these impacts are due to institutional forces that can be both useful and detrimental to individual firm's performance. Additionally, he investigates the sources of heterogeneity in firm-level individual creativity, especially concerning norm violations. Xu adopts mixed methods research designs, utilizing quantitative analyses of archival and experimental data alongside qualitative evidence collected through field observations and interviews with industry insiders.

Research Interests

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
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Two academic references
  • CV
  • GRE scores (if non-UK degree)
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics