Dr. Niko Matouschek

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Biography

Niko Matouschek is the Alvin J. Huss Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, specializing in strategy and management. With a keen focus on economics organizations, Matouschek's work explores optimal design decision rules and their effects on competition and organizational performance. His research has been published in leading journals, including the American Economic Review and the RAND Journal of Economics, reflecting his expertise in contract economics and industrial organization. He has taught various programs at Kellogg, including MBA, EMBA, and PhD programs, earning multiple teaching awards, such as the L.G. Lavengood Outstanding Professor Award in 2012. Matouschek holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics, where he developed a strong foundation in economic theory and its applications to organizational strategy and behavior. As a seasoned academic, he serves as an Associate Editor for the RAND Journal of Economics, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in economic research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching strategy courses and conducting research in economics organizations.

Associate Professor (with Tenure)

2008-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Taught courses on management strategy and economic principles.

Assistant Professor

2001-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Engaged in research and teaching, focusing on decision-making in organizations.

Awards

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L.G. Lavengood Outstanding Professor of the Year Award

2012-01-01
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Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award

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Ely Devons Prize

1996-01-01

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.