Dr. Evan Soltas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Evan Soltas is an Assistant Professor at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, specializing in public finance economics. His research primarily focuses on housing and urban policy, closely examining the effects of taxes, subsidies, and regulations on real estate development. He has conducted significant research on the social safety net and the impact of occupational licensing regulations. Evan received his Ph.D. in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2024. Prior to joining Princeton, he served as a postdoctoral fellow at Microsoft Research and was a staff economist at the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers from 2021 to 2022.

Research Interests

Public Finance Housing Policy Urban Policy Taxes and Subsidies Real Estate Development Social Safety Net Occupational Licensing

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Microsoft Research •

Staff Economist

— Present

U.S. Council of Economic Advisers •

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
Application Checklist
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.