Dr. Daniel Barron

Associate Professor

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Biography

Daniel Barron is an Associate Professor of Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2013 and holds B.S. and B.A. degrees in Mathematics and Economics, respectively, from Indiana University. Prior to joining Kellogg, he was a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University. His research interests include contract theory, organizational economics, and the dynamics of how firms and organizations build and maintain collaborative relationships. Barron has published articles in leading economic journals, and he has served as a referee for multiple academic publications. He also teaches various courses on organizational economics and business strategy, focusing on dynamic incentive provision and the strategic positioning of firms.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching and research in strategy and organizational economics.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the field of management strategy.

Postdoctoral Associate

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Research position in economics.

Awards

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Chairs' Core Course Teaching Award

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AER: Insights Excellence Refereeing Award

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CESifo Prize Applied Microeconomics - Distinguished CESifo Affiliate

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Kellogg Faculty Impact 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.