Dr. David Austen Smith

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Biography

David Austen-Smith is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He received his PhD in economics from the University of Cambridge in 1978. Joining the Northwestern faculty from the University of Rochester in 1996, he has held various positions, including Earl Dean Howard Distinguished Professor of Political Economy. His research interests include positive political theory, social choice, applied game theory, and their implications on income distribution and welfare deliberation. He has published extensively on topics such as political competition, social democracy, and strategic management. Austen-Smith has also taught courses in political economy and non-market strategy, and has received several accolades for his contributions to research and teaching, including election as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Econometric Society. He has served as an editor and associate editor for various prominent academic journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1996-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Professor Emeritus in the Department of Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences.

Earl Dean Howard Professor of Political Economy

2004-09-01 — 2006-06-01

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Held the position focusing on Political Economy.

Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Research

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Oversaw faculty research efforts.

Department Chair

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Led the Department of Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences.

Professor of Political Science

1991-01-01 — 1996-01-01

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

Taught and conducted research in Political Science.

Associate Professor of Political Science

1984-01-01 — 1991-01-01

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

Taught and conducted research in Political Science.

Lecturer in Economics

1977-01-01 — 1984-01-01

University of York • York, UK

Taught courses in Economics.

Awards

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Elected Fellow

2000-01-01
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Game Theory Society Charter Member

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Dorothy Ann Clarence L. Ver Steeg Distinguished Research Fellowship Award

2021-01-01
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Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award

2007-01-01

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.