G. Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips serves as a Professor in the Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where he has maintained an active faculty position since 1985. Prior to joining CSUN, he taught at the University of Southern California and worked as an Economist for the United States Department of Commerce, establishing a career spanning academia and federal economic analysis.

His educational foundation includes advanced degrees in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, complemented by undergraduate dual majors in Economics and Mathematics.

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of California San Diego, 1982
• M.A. in Economics, University of California San Diego, 1980
• B.S. in Economics and Mathematics, Illinois State University, 1977

Dr. Phillips' research centers on portfolio and investment management with specific emphasis on individual financial planning decisions. His scholarly contributions bridge theoretical finance, economic modeling, and statistical analysis, focusing on practical applications for personal investment strategies and decision-making frameworks in financial contexts.

No scientific awards or honors are documented in the current profile. As a long-tenured faculty member since 1985, he has contributed significantly to academic instruction and research, though specific details regarding student advising, grant funding, or research teams remain undisclosed in the available information.