Robert Everett

Robert Everett is a Clinical Professor of Finance at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. He joined in 2017 after prior roles including Visiting Professor of Health Economics at the University of Vermont, Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University, and Instructor at George Washington University. His expertise spans finance, investment research, and health economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from George Washington University (1998), an MBA from DePaul University (1987), and a BS in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University (1984).

Dr. Everett’s research focuses on equity valuation models, hospital cost functions, and surgical procedure cost algorithms. His industry experience includes 15+ years in investment research and management, emphasizing proprietary free-cash flow models and university endowment performance analysis. His work bridges academic rigor with practical applications in healthcare economics and financial decision-making.

His scholarly contributions include studies on tobacco/e-cigarette use via social media analytics and cost heterogeneity in surgical procedures. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his publications reflect sustained engagement with interdisciplinary challenges in finance and health economics.

Dr. Everett’s advising and grants are not detailed in the provided text, though his academic and industry roles suggest active participation in these areas. No specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned.