About
Roger B. Porter is the IBM Professor of Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he has been a faculty member since 1977. His career blends academic expertise with high-level policy experience, including roles as Assistant to the President for Economic and Domestic Policy (1989-1993), Director of the White House Office of Policy Development under Reagan, and Executive Secretary of the President’s Economic Policy Board during Ford’s administration.
- Education: Brigham Young University (undergraduate), Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University (BPhil), Harvard University (MA, PhD).
- Expertise: Politics, Globalization, Social Policy, Public Finance, Business & Regulation, Democracy & Governance.
His research focuses on economic policy, business-government relations, and presidential leadership, with publications analyzing financial crises, multilateral trade systems, and Japan’s economic prospects. His recent articles highlight interdisciplinary trends in economic governance, international trade, and leadership dynamics.
Scientific Awards
- White House Fellowship (1974-1975)
