Dr. Brian Barry

Professor

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Biography

Brian Barry is a Clinical Professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business specializing in Economics. With a rich journalism background, he worked as an economist and correspondent for notable publications from 1994 to 2007, covering various roles including Tokyo bureau chief and Southeast Asia correspondent. His extensive travels across the American interior and experience in finance have enriched his insight into politics, business, and social economic trends. Barry earned a bachelor's degree in Economics, with a minor in Political Science, from Swarthmore College, graduating with honors in 1989. He further advanced his education with a Master of Science degree from the University of Rochester's Simon School of Business in 1994, where he was awarded the National Doctoral Fellowship. His research interests focus on the intersection of business and politics, particularly in Asia and global markets, along with public policy related to global integration. Some of his selected publications include insightful articles in Bloomberg and The Economist addressing critical economic issues and trends.

Research Interests

Courses

Business, Politics, Ethics Literature Leadership Perspectives Capitalism Seminar

Requirements for University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($80)
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose (2-4 pages)
  • Optional writing sample (up to 30 pages)
  • Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE)
Specialization Notes

The doctoral program at Booth is organized into 'dissertation areas' which include Accounting, Behavioral Science, Econometrics and Statistics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management.