Will Irving

Will Irving is an Associate Professor of Practice at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University. He rejoined the school in Fall 2023 after working for three years as an economic policy and revenue analyst at the New Jersey Treasury. Previously, he held roles as a project manager at the Bloustein School and served as Associate Director of the Rutgers Economic Advisory Service (R/ECON), managing its quarterly economic forecasts. His current work continues through the New Jersey State Policy Lab.

• Education:
• M.P.P., Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University
• B.A. in History, University of California, Santa Cruz (1993)

Professor Irving’s research focuses on economic forecasting, state and local taxation, and public policy. His expertise in quantitative methods supports applied economic analysis, particularly in policy evaluation and revenue strategies. He contributes to the Policy Lab’s interdisciplinary initiatives, bridging academic research with practical governance solutions.

Though no specific grants or advising roles are detailed, his career reflects sustained engagement with policy implementation and economic analysis at both state and institutional levels.