Dr. Benjamin Jones

Professor

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Biography

Professor Benjamin F. Jones is the Gordon Llura Gund Family Professor of Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He co-directs the Ryan Institute and is a Professor of Economics (Courtesy). With a focus on the sources of economic growth in advanced economies, his research emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and scientific progress. He has explored global economic development and the roles of education and leadership explaining wealth and poverty in nations. Jones has published in prestigious journals such as the American Economic Review, Science, and Nature, and his work has been featured in prominent media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and the Economist. A Rhodes Scholar, he previously served as a senior economist for macroeconomics at the White House Council of Economic Advisers and held a position at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He is also a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and has been associated with the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Research Interests

Experience

Gordon Llura Gund Family Professor

— Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL, US

Professor of Strategy leading research and teaching in entrepreneurship.

Nonresident Senior Fellow

— Present

Brookings Institution •

Conducting research and analysis in economic policy.

Research Associate

— Present

National Bureau of Economic Research •

Engaged in research on economic growth and innovation policies.

Associate Professor

— Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL, US

Taught advanced courses in strategy and business.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL, US

Started career in academia specializing in economics and strategy.

Senior Economist, Macroeconomics

— Present

White House •

Advised on macroeconomic policy.

Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary

— Present

U.S. Department of the Treasury •

Provided policy support in economic affairs.

Awards

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L.G. Lavengood Outstanding Professor Year Award

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Sidney J. Levy Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Excellence Refereeing Award

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Excellence Refereeing Award

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Stanley Reiter Paper Award

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.