Associate Professor of Public Policy & Economics
Northeastern University [LINK]
Matthew B. Ross serves as an Associate Professor at Northeastern University, with joint appointments in the School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs and the Department of Economics. Initially trained as an applied microeconomist, his academic research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to issues at the intersection of urban, public, and labor economics. His research primarily centers on empirically testing for disparate treatment and evaluating skills acquisition and training programs across various sectors. In recent years, his work has increasingly focused on examining these issues within the contexts of policing and the criminal justice system.
Much of Ross's work directly engages with the public sector through research collaborations that produce publicly accessible reports. He has served as an advisor and subject matter expert for the U.S. Department of Justice, the National Science Foundation, as well as for various state and local government agencies, including those in Connecticut, Rhode Island, the District of Columbia, New Jersey's Attorney General’s office, and the Justice Center at the Council of State Governments. The majority of Ross's policy work focuses on assisting the public sector in developing and evaluating programs designed to identify and mitigate disparities within social and economic institutions.
Ross’s scholarship and public-sector engagements are grounded in the belief that rigorous empirical analysis has the transformative potential to inform public policy and improve individual well-being. His work has been published in prominent peer-reviewed journals, including Nature, The Journal of Human Resources, Criminology & Public Policy, and the Industrial & Labor Relations Review. Additionally, Ross’s research has been funded by organizations including the National Science Foundation, the Russell Sage Foundation, Arnold Ventures, and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Details about Ross’s scholarly research, teaching, and policy analysis can be found in the links above.
Email: mbross.econ@gmail.com
Google Scholar [LINK]