 Edward A. Snyder
George Shultz Professor of Economics
Cities: Tokyo, Mexico City
Edward A. Snyder is former dean of Chicago Booth and George Shultz
Professor of Economics at the School.
During his tenure as
dean, Mr. Snyder strengthened the school’s
values with the objective of ensuring that Chicago continues to offer
the most challenging academic programs of any business school in the
world. His other main strategic imperative had been to strengthen the
school’s relationships with business and alumni around the world.
The goals were to increase opportunities for Chicago Booth students and alumni;
as well as increase the school’s influence so it can continue to
help improve business practices, increase performance, and strengthen
the world’s market-oriented economies.
Snyder received his Ph.D. in economics
and an M.A. in public policy from the University of Chicago. His research
develops insights into business
practices, specifically distribution and contracting practices, antitrust
enforcement, and public policy. Before joining Chicago Booth, Snyder was Dean
and Charles C. Abbott Professor of Business Administration at the University
of Virginia’s Darden School. He began his academic career University
of Michigan Business School.
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