Associate Professor of Public Policy & Economics
Northeastern University

Email: mbross.econ@gmail.com
PhD in Economics; University of Connecticut

Curriculum Vitae [PDF]

Matthew B. Ross is an Associate Professor at Northeastern University, holding joint appointments in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and the Department of Economics. His research focuses on urban, public, and labor economics, with an emphasis on addressing disparities in treatment and workforce development, particularly within the contexts of policing and the criminal justice system. Dr. Ross partners with public sector organizations to produce research that is both accessible and directly relevant to policy. He has provided advisory support to the U.S. Department of Justice, the National Science Foundation, and various state and local agencies. His work contributes to the development and evaluation of initiatives aimed at addressing disparities within social and economic institutions. Dr. Ross’s scholarship has been published in leading academic journals and supported by prominent institutions such as the National Science Foundation and Arnold Ventures.