Richard Walker

Richard Walker's research interests are in macroeconomics and political economy; and more specifically the role of specialization, information and coordination in determining economic growth. He is also interested in economic models of conflict. He enjoys teaching monetary economics, international finance and econometrics, and leading freshman seminars on topics from financial crises to the economics of Hollywood.

Education

• PhD The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (1996 — 2002)
• M.Sc. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (1994 — 1995)
• B.Sc. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (1991 — 1994)
• Kent College, Canterbury (1984 — 1991)
• Muscat English Speaking School (1977 — 1984)

Companies

• Associate Professor of Instruction Northwestern University (2015)
• Assistant Professor of Instruction Northwestern University (2014 — 2015)
• Senior Lecturer Northwestern University (2013 — 2014)
• Lecturer Northwestern University (2007 — 2013)
• Consultant Economist The Cambridge Group (2006 — 2007)
• British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2003 — 2006)
• Stipendiary Lecturer University College, Oxford (2002 — 2003)
• Research And Teaching Assistant The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (1995 — 2002)