Dr. Matthew Jackson

Professor

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Biography

Matthew O. Jackson is the Eberle Professor of Economics and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. He has a distinguished academic career with extensive experience in economics, having held various prominent positions at renowned institutions including a professorship at California Institute of Technology and administrative roles at Northwestern University. Jackson's research spans several fields within economics, with a strong emphasis on game theory, social choice theory, and economic networks. He has received numerous honors including the Jean-Jacques Laffont Prize and has served as President of the Game Theory Society. His contributions to the field include editorial roles in top economic journals and participation in various advisory committees. He is actively involved in teaching and mentoring at Stanford, guiding students in their doctoral research.

Research Interests

Experience

Eberle Professor of Economics

2008-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Currently serving as a Professor focused on economic policies and research.

Senior Fellow

2008-01-01 — Present

Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research • Stanford, CA

Involved in advanced research on economic policy.

External Faculty Member

2007-01-01 — Present

Santa Fe Institute • Santa Fe, NM

Contributing to interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Professor of Economics

2006-01-01 — 2008-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Held a professorship before moving to Stanford.

Chair, Economics Section

2021-01-01 — 2024-01-01

National Academy of Sciences •

Leading the Economics Section with a focus on policy impact.

Awards

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Slater Family Lecturer Year Prize

2022-01-01
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Frontiers Knowledge Award: Economics Finance Management

2021-01-01
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Jean-Jacques Laffont Prize

2020-01-01
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Distinguished Teaching Award

2012-01-01

Courses

ECON 391 ECON 204 ECON 291 ECON 139D ECON 239D ECON 199D ECON 299 ECON 46

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.