Dr. Jacob Goldin

Professor

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Biography

Jacob Goldin is a Professor at the University of Chicago Law School, specializing in Tax Law with a focus on tax policy affecting low-income households. His academic background includes a JD from Yale Law School and a PhD in Economics from Princeton University. Goldin's research interests encompass health policy, tax administration, and the application of behavioral economics in policy design. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, he served as a professor at Stanford Law School and worked with the Office of Tax Policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Goldin has contributed significantly to the field through various invited presentations and is actively involved in professional services, including leadership roles in the National Tax Association and the American Law Economics Association.

Research Interests

Experience

Richard M. Lipton Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Teaching and research in Tax Law.

Research Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

American Bar Foundation • Chicago, IL

Conducting research in legal and economic studies.

Associate

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Stanford Law School • Stanford, CA

Professor of Law, engaging in legal education and research.

Awards

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Donald M. Ephraim Prize

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National Institute of Health Care Management Research Award

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy