Hal Weitzman

Hal Weitzman is an Adjunct Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. He serves as Executive Director for Intellectual Capital and Editor-in-Chief of Chicago Booth Review, while hosting the school's podcast. Previously, he worked as a journalist at the Financial Times (2000-2012), covering South America and Chicago, and contributed to publications like The Economist and The Irish Times.

• Education: BA from Leeds, MA from Oxford, Frank Knox Fellowship at Harvard’s Kennedy School
• Research Focus: Behavioral science, finance, economics, and business communication, with a historical lens on financial innovation, corporate governance, and societal impacts of economic policies
• Publications: Span economic history (e.g., Latin Lessons), corporate governance (e.g., What’s the Matter with Delaware?), and analyses of financial systems
• Courses Taught: Crafting and Delivering Persuasive Narratives and Persuasion: Effective Business Communication (2024-2026 academic years)

His work bridges journalism and academia, emphasizing the intersection of economics, history, and public discourse.