Dr. Janice Eberly

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Biography

Janice C. Eberly is the James R. and Helen D. Russell Professor of Finance at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Her expertise encompasses finance and macroeconomics, focusing on firms' capital budgeting, investment decisions, household consumption, and portfolio choice. She has served in prominent roles, including Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at the U.S. Treasury, where she led economic policy analysis for U.S. and global economies. Eberly's research has contributed to advances in understanding household finance and intangible investment. She has been published in leading academic journals, including the American Economic Review and the Journal of Political Economy, and has received numerous awards, such as the DFA Paper Award from the Capital Markets Journal Finance. Eberly is also actively involved in the academic community as an associate and senior editor for various journals and has held positions on the boards of several economic advisory committees. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is recognized as a fellow of both the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Econometric Society.

Research Interests

Experience

James R. and Helen D. Russell Professor of Finance

2002-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Currently holds the position at Kellogg.

Academic Director, Certificate Programs

2007-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Directed academic programs for undergraduates.

Chair, Finance Department

2005-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Led the finance department.

Professor of Finance

2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Held the position of associate professor.

Associate Professor of Finance

1997-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Taught finance courses.

Assistant Professor of Finance

1991-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Started her academic career.

Awards

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DFA Award Paper

2023-01-01
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Executive MBA Top Professor Award

2023-01-01
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Chairs' Core Teaching Award

2001-01-01
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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow

1995-01-01

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.