Dr. Jim Bullard

Professor

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Biography

Jim Bullard serves as the inaugural Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean of the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business at Purdue University. Previously, he was the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, where he earned a reputation as one of the nation's leading economists and a respected scholar. He was appointed dean on August 15, 2023, after a significant tenure at the Federal Reserve. His research has focused on macroeconomic stability, monetary policy, and inflation, contributing to his status as an influential figure in the field of economics. Bullard's leadership at the Federal Reserve included steering the institution through major financial crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and various economic fluctuations. An advocate of innovative thinking and research-based practices, he emphasizes the importance of preparing future business leaders and entrepreneurs grounded in principles of free enterprise. Bullard’s scholarly contributions have been published in prestigious economic journals, showcasing his commitment to advancing economic understanding and policy effectiveness.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

2023-08-15 — Present

Purdue University's Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business • West Lafayette, IN

Inaugural Dean of the newly established school, leading business education and innovative programs.

President

2008-01-01 — 2023-06-30

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

Led the Eighth District of the Federal Reserve, contributing to U.S. monetary policy and economic research.

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:14
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:18
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Principles of Economics (Micro and Macro) Mathematics (Differential Calculus) Statistics Knowledge of Matrix Algebra
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Specialization Notes

GRE is required but no minimum score is set.