Phillip Braun

Phillip Braun is a Clinical Professor of Finance and Associate Co-Chair of the Finance Department at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He specializes in the interplay between macroeconomics and financial markets, with expertise in Islamic economics, inflation dynamics, and global economic forecasting. His teaching includes courses such as Capital Markets, Asset Management Practicum, and Finance II, emphasizing practical investment strategies and corporate finance principles.

Prof. Braun holds a PhD in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago, alongside MA and BA degrees in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis and Oberlin College, respectively. His professional experience spans academia, government, and finance sectors, including roles as a Senior Member of Thailand’s Prime Minister Policy Advisory Group and Managing Director at CLSA in Southeast Asia.

His research focuses on macroeconomic variables, leading indexes, and asset pricing, with notable works like Islam & Economics: A Productive Partnership. He has been honored with Kellogg Professor of the Year, multiple Faculty Impact Awards, and the Chair Core Teaching Award for his pedagogical contributions.

Braun’s columns in Forbes and Seeking Alpha address contemporary issues like inflation, geopolitical impacts on economies, and investment strategies. His academic leadership includes co-chairing Kellogg’s Finance Department and advising on global economic policies.