Phillip Levine

Phillip Levine is a Professor of Economics at Wellesley College and a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He founded MyinTuition, a nonprofit organization that develops simplified financial-aid estimators for educational institutions. His research examines federal policies' impact on college finances, pricing transparency, and racial inequities in financial aid.

Levine’s work critiques how opaque college pricing systems harm students and universities, as detailed in his book *A Problem of Fit: How the Complexity of College Pricing Hurts Students — and Universities*. He has analyzed Trump-era policies and congressional proposals affecting endowments, budgets, and international student enrollment, emphasizing economic consequences for institutions.

His articles often bridge economics and public policy, addressing topics like college affordability, federal funding shifts, and the societal value of degrees. While no explicit awards are listed, his contributions to higher education finance reform and accessible aid tools reflect significant scholarly engagement in these areas.

Levine’s advising and grant activities are not specified in the provided texts. However, his leadership at MyinTuition underscores a focus on practical solutions for institutional and student financial challenges. He collaborates across disciplines to advance equitable education systems through data-driven approaches.