Dr. Phillip Braun

Professor

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Biography

Professor Phillip Braun is a Clinical Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, specializing in the interactions between the macroeconomy and financial markets. His research focuses on the statistical relationship between macroeconomic factors and asset returns, time series modeling, and macroeconomic forecasting. He has authored numerous articles and contributed to significant publications discussing topics such as inflation and its impacts on global economies. Before joining Kellogg, Professor Braun spent four years at the University of Chicago and ten years teaching in Asia, where he held various prestigious positions, including Senior Member of the Policy Advisory Group for the Prime Minister of Thailand. He has received numerous teaching awards and has internationally taught at institutions like the Sasin School of Management and the Guanghua School of Management. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago and multiple degrees with honors in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis and Oberlin College.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching finance courses and supervising student analyses on real-world business challenges.

Visiting Professor

2007-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Booth School of Business and Economics, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Lectured on finance and economics.

Managing Director

2000-01-01 — 2003-01-01

CLSA Emerging Markets, Ltd. • Bangkok, Thailand

Directed corporate finance operations in Southeast Asia.

Principal

1997-01-01 — 2000-01-01

A.T. Kearney •

Held a senior consulting position.

Economist

1986-01-01 — 1987-01-01

Ronald Reagan's Council of Economic Advisers •

Provided economic analysis and policy recommendations.

Awards

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Kellogg Professor of the Year

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Multiple Faculty Impact Awards

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Chair Core Teaching Award

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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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