Dr. Gregor Matvos

Professor

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Biography

Gregor Matvos is the Howard Berolzheimer Professor of Finance at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and serves as an editor for the Review of Financial Studies and Corporate Financial Studies. His research interests primarily lie in financial intermediation, household finance, real estate, and corporate finance. Matvos has published extensively in premier journals such as the American Economic Review, Econometrica, and the Journal of Finance. His work has been influential in understanding financial systems and the implications of regulation on financial stability, particularly in the context of the U.S. banking sector. Matvos earned both his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University, demonstrating a strong foundation in economic research. His recent studies have examined the fragility of the U.S. banking system, with insights applicable to regulators overseeing financial institutions. Matvos has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award in 2023-2024.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Finance

2019-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teach courses related to finance and research corporate finance topics.

Associate Professor of Finance

2011-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Booth School of Business, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Conduct research and teach finance-related courses.

Assistant Professor of Finance

2007-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Booth School of Business, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Engaged in teaching and research in finance.

Research Associate

2017-01-01 — Present

National Bureau of Economic Research •

Conduct research related to economic studies.

Awards

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Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award

2023-01-01

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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.