Dr. Scott Baker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Scott Baker is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His research interests lie primarily in the fields of Behavioral Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Policy Regulation. In addition to these areas, he explores themes related to Interest Rates, Labor Markets, Macroeconomics, and Personal Finance. Professor Baker has a strong focus on understanding how psychological factors and behavioral biases influence financial decisions and market outcomes. His work incorporates insights from behavioral economics and examines the Economics of Uncertainty, particularly how it affects investment and consumption decisions. He is also engaged in research concerning the macroeconomic implications of household finance and labor economics, providing valuable insights into the complexities of financial behavior and economic policies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor of Finance

— Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, Illinois

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.