Dr. Craig Garthwaite

Professor

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Biography

Professor Craig Garthwaite serves as the Herman R. Smith Research Professor of Strategy and Director of the Healthcare Program at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His research primarily focuses on health economics and the interactions between business and healthcare, particularly how private firms respond to public policies. Garthwaite's recent work examines the effects of the Affordable Care Act and the operational dynamics of Medicaid Managed Care plans, alongside the economic repercussions for non-profit hospitals amid financial pressures and expanding social insurance programs. He also investigates pricing innovations within the biopharmaceutical sector, analyzing how market size impacts investment decisions in new product development. His research has been published in prominent academic journals such as the Quarterly Journal of Economics and the American Economic Review. A recognized media commentator, Garthwaite has contributed to outlets like the Wall Street Journal and NPR.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Strategy Professor focusing on healthcare economics.

Senior Lecturer Management & Strategy

2009-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Lecturer involved in teaching core strategy courses.

Director Research

2003-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Employment Policies Institute •

Led research initiatives related to employment policies.

Economist

2002-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Public Sector Consultants •

Conducted economic analyses for public sector clients.

Awards

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Faculty Impact Teaching Award (2 Sections)

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Young Economist Award

2011-01-01
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Impact Award

2010-01-01

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.