Dr. Nicola Bianchi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nicola Bianchi is an Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, specializing in Strategy. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University in 2015. His research centers on various aspects of labor economics, innovation, economic history, and public economics. He has held positions as a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research and has been an active member of the Research Policy Network on Economics Longevity Ageing, associated with the Centre for Economic Policy Research. Bianchi is known for his collaborative work and contributions to understanding the dynamics of labor markets, particularly regarding age and gender pay gaps. He teaches courses in data analytics and business analytics, emphasizing statistical techniques and their applications in managerial contexts. His educational background includes a summa cum laude M.S. and B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Università Bocconi, Italy. He has received several awards for his teaching and research initiatives, including the Kellogg Chairs' Core Course Teaching Award and the

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Teaching and researching in the field of strategy, focusing on labor economics and innovation.

Faculty Research Fellow

2017-01-01 — Present

National Bureau of Economic Research • Evanston, IL

Engaged in research on economic policy and labor markets.

Faculty Associate

2015-01-01 — Present

Institute for Policy Research • Evanston, IL

Participating in interdisciplinary research projects.

Awards

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Kellogg Chairs' Core Course Teaching Award

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Ezio Tarantelli Award

2024-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.