Dr. Peter Conti Brown

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter Conti-Brown is an Associate Professor of Financial Regulation at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in the intersections of law, politics, and finance, particularly focusing on the role of the Federal Reserve. Prior to joining Wharton, he was an Academic Fellow at Stanford Law School’s Rock Center for Corporate Governance and a Visiting Fellow at Harvard Law School. He earned his PhD in History from Princeton University, where he focused on financial political history, and also holds a JD from Stanford Law School and an AB from Harvard College, graduating magna cum laude and as a Phi Beta Kappa. His research encompasses a range of important topics, including administrative law, central banking, financial history, and public finance. Conti-Brown actively teaches various graduate-level courses that explore the legal and ethical challenges in business contexts and financial institutions. He has been recognized for his teaching excellence at Wharton and has contributed significantly to discussions around economic policy and financial regulation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and research in areas of financial regulation and legal studies.

Academic Fellow

2010-09-01 — 2015-06-01

Stanford Law School • Stanford, CA

Engaged in research on corporate governance and financial regulations.

Awards

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Wharton Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

2017-05-01
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Stephen M. Kellen Term Member

2015-06-01

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.