Dr. Nils Wernerfelt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nils Wernerfelt is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He holds a PhD in Economics from MIT and a BA in Mathematics from Harvard University. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of marketing and economics, particularly analyzing the consumer welfare effects of online advertising. Before joining Kellogg, Wernerfelt was the Director of the Economics Policy Research team at Meta. His work has contributed to understanding digital public health interventions, the impact of advertising on beliefs related to COVID-19, and the economics of misinformation sharing. He has published numerous papers in esteemed journals, shedding light on issues such as economic mobility, social capital, and the effectiveness of marketing research techniques. Wernerfelt's teaching emphasizes experiential learning, guiding students in applying marketing research methods to real-world business problems. He is dedicated to furthering knowledge in marketing analytics and consumer behavior through rigorous research and thoughtful instruction.

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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.