Dr. Matthew Weinzierl

Professor

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Biography

Matthew Weinzierl is the Joseph Jacqueline Elbling Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research. He focuses on economic policy design, especially taxation, exploring the philosophical principles underpinning policy alternatives and their implications. His academic contributions include a variety of topics within optimal taxation and optimal economic policy, delving into the intersection of economic theory and practical application in public policy. Previously, he was a Staff Economist for the Macroeconomics section of the President's Council of Economic Advisers. He has published significant work examining taxation's principles, leading the charge in Positive Optimal Tax Theory which aims to reconcile theoretical goals with the multifaceted realities policymakers face. Weinzierl teaches courses including the Role of Government in Market Economies and Space, Public Commercial Economics, fostering the next generation of leaders in understanding the government's impactful roles across various sectors. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University, following a career that includes positions at McKinsey & Company in New York and notable research contributions to leading journals in economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Joseph Jacqueline Elbling Professor

2008-09-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Conducts research and teaches in the field of Business Administration with a focus on economic policy and taxation.

Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research

— Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Responsible for overseeing faculty development and research areas within the business school.

Staff Economist

— Present

President's Council of Economic Advisers • Washington, D.C.

Provided economic analysis and policy recommendations as part of the advisory committee.

Consultant

— Present

McKinsey & Company • New York, NY

Engaged in economic analysis and policy development for various corporate clients.

Requirements for Harvard Business School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative and analytical background
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Specialization Notes

The PhD in Business Administration is the primary doctoral degree encompassing various areas of study including Business Economics, Accounting, and Strategy.