Professor Dr. Zachary Parolin
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Biography
Zach Parolin studies the measurement, causes, and consequences of poverty, inequality, and social mobility in the United States and the European Union. He currently serves as the Director of the Economics, Inequality, Opportunity Programme at INET Oxford and is a Professorial Fellow at Nuffield College. His prior work includes directing the ERC-funded ExpPov Project at Bocconi University. Parolin's research has been published in notable journals such as Nature Human Behaviour, American Sociological Review, and the Journal of Public Economics, among others. Additionally, his research has been featured in prominent media outlets including The New York Times, Washington Post, The Economist, and CNN. He is the author of the book "Poverty Pandemic: Policy Lessons from COVID-19," published in September 2023. His academic contributions earned him the prestigious David N. Kershaw Award in recognition of his efforts in reducing poverty and expanding economic opportunity.
Research Interests
Experience
Director
2023-01-01 — PresentEconomics, Inequality, Opportunity Programme, INET Oxford • Oxford, UK
Oversees research initiatives focused on economics, inequality, and opportunity.
Director
2018-01-01 — 2022-12-31ERC-funded ExpPov Project • Bocconi University, Italy
Led a project aimed at analyzing poverty dynamics in various economic contexts.
Awards
David N. Kershaw Award
Requirements for University of Oxford
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
IELTS
TOEFL
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Three academic references
- Official transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
- Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.