Christian Weller

Christian Weller is a Professor of Public Policy and Department Chair at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where he has worked since 2007. He has played a key role in establishing and developing the Department of Public Policy & Public Affairs and its academic programs. As a Senior Contributor at Forbes, he focuses on retirement, economics, and money topics.

Professor Weller's research centers on wealth inequality, retirement savings policy, and economic policy. His expertise lies in understanding how individuals manage economic risks and how public policies can mitigate these risks and associated inequalities. He has extensively published in peer-reviewed journals, as a book author and editor, and in major media outlets including USA Today, The New York Times, and Forbes.

His recent scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on retirement security, economic inequality, and the impact of policy decisions on household financial stability. Weller's research spans macroeconomic trends, labor market dynamics, household debt patterns, and the intersection of criminal justice system interactions with long-term financial security.

As Department Chair, Weller has been instrumental in building academic programs focused on public policy. His work bridges academic research and practical policy applications, regularly contributing to policy reports and issue briefs with Washington, DC-based think tanks.