Glenn MacDonald

Glenn MacDonald (born August 27, 1952) is a Canadian-born American economist. He is the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics and Strategy at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, and a professor of economics in the department of economics in the school's College of Arts and Sciences. He also founded and served as the director of the Center for Research in Economics and Strategy at Olin until it was closed in 2025.

Early life MacDonald was born on August 27, 1952, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He enrolled at York University in Toronto, Ontario, for his Honors Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in economics and mathematics "because it was something to do." He graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1975 and enrolled at the University of Rochester for his Master's degree and PhD in economics. and Director of the Center for Research in Economics and Strategy.

Selected publications