Matthew Lang

Matthew Lang is a Teaching Professor of Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the Department of Economics within the College of Letters & Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from UCSB (2010) and has held academic roles at Xavier University (2010–2016) and UC Riverside (2016–2024) before returning to UCSB in 2024. His expertise centers on macroeconomic education and policy, emphasizing real-time data analysis and innovative teaching methods.

Education: Ph.D. in Economics (UCSB, 2010); prior roles include Assistant Professor at Xavier University and Assistant Professor of Teaching at UC Riverside. His teaching focuses on principles of macroeconomics, with a commitment to integrating interactive tools like AI-based activities and real-time economic datasets (e.g., GDP, CPI, unemployment) into curricula.

Research interests include economic indicators, fiscal/monetary policy analysis, and pedagogical innovations. His Spring 2025 course (ECON 2) features modules on housing markets, well-being indices, and leading economic indicators, supported by dynamic visualizations and collaborative exercises.

He oversees discussion sections, lecture quizzes, and review sessions, with office hours in North Hall 3032. His contributions to economic education are highlighted through course materials emphasizing practical application and critical analysis of macroeconomic trends.