“We recently read this book for the Booth Distinguished Fellows Program. It is a fascinating business biography and led us to deep discussions about how ethics and business decisions intertwine.”
Chad Syverson
George C. Tiao Distinguished Service Professor of Economics
“The authors rely on an extensive database tracking multiple generations of US families back to their immigrant roots. The data debunks many of the myths about immigration, including misinformed sound bites used to support xenophobic and anti-immigrant policies. Most important, the American Dream is just as vibrant and alive as always. Immigrants arriving in the US today assimilate just as quickly as they have for the past 150 years. They are still more mobile than native-born Americans, making them more likely to migrate to regions of the US with higher job growth. Further, second-generation immigrants represent one of the dominant economic contributors to the US economy—and outearn the children of US-born men. The book is filled with data-based facts about the success of immigrants and their important contributions to US economic growth and prosperity.”
Jean-Pierre Dubé
James M. Kilts Distinguished Service Professor of Marketing and Charles E. Merrill Faculty Scholar
“This book is a provocative, informative, and highly engaging history of political organization and inequality.”
Emir Kamenica
Richard O. Ryan Professor of Economics
“The book describes the work of federal law enforcement agents who are investigating cryptocurrency crimes. It provides lots of fascinating insights about the workings of cryptocurrencies and the dark web.”
Stefan Nagel
Fama Family Distinguished Service Professor of Finance
“Milkman’s recent book is a fantastic summary of recent behavioral economics research on the topic.”
Devin G. Pope
Steven G. Rothmeier Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics, Robert King Steel Faculty Fellow
“The book is an excellent reminder of the impact algorithmic decision-making (which can feel abstract) has on individual lives.”
Amy Ward
Rothman Family Professor of Operations Management and Charles M. Harper Faculty Fellow
In the season of thanks, we’d like to recognize the more than 35,000 alumni donors who have given back to the school.
Donor Day 2021
The campaign has raised $1.1 billion over five years.
Chicago Booth Campaign Summary
The gift will support the new The Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Academic Complex The University of Chicago Francis and Rose Yuen Campus in Hong Kong, and more.
Alumnus Gives $10 Million for Key University Priorities