Associate Professor of Public Policy & Economics
Northeastern University [LINK]
As an Associate Professor at Northeastern University, Ross holds joint appointments in the School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs and the Department of Economics. Trained originally as an applied microeconomist, his academic pursuits now apply interdisciplinary approaches to topics at the nexus of urban, public, and labor economics. His research is predominantly focused on empirically testing for disparate treatment and evaluating skills acquisition/training programs across various sectors. Over the last decade, his research has increasingly focused on studying these topics as they relate to policing and the criminal justice system.
Much of his work engages directly with the public sector through research collaborations that yield public facing reports. Ross has served as an advisor and subject matter expert for the U.S. Department of Justice and the National Science Foundation as well as the State of Connecticut, Rhode Island, District of Columbia, New Jersey Attorney General, and the Justice Center at the Council of State Governments. The vast majority of Ross’ policy work helps the public sector to develop and evaluate programs aimed at identifying and alleviating disparities within social and economic institutions.
Ross’ scholarship and public-sector engagements are underpinned by a belief in the transformative
potential of rigorous empirical analyses to inform public policy and enhance the well-being of individuals. His work has been published in peer reviewed journals such as Nature, the Journal of Human Resources, Criminology & Public Policy, and the Industrial & Labor Relations Review. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, Arnold Ventures, and the US Department of Transportation.
Details about my scholarly research, teaching, and policy analysis can be found via the links above.
Email: mbross.econ@gmail.com
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