Matthew B. Ross
Associate Professor
Is this your profile?
Claim this listing to verify your information, add details, and be discoverable by attorneys searching for expert witnesses.
Professional Summary
Matthew B. Ross is an economics and public policy expert specializing in discrimination and racial bias litigation. With a career spanning labor economics, public sector program evaluation, and empirical tests for disparity, he brings a nuanced understanding of public safety economics and policy impacts to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating racial profiling, assessing police practices, and evaluating whether disparities in enforcement align with constitutional standards.
Mr. Ross has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to discrimination, racial profiling, and public safety policy evaluation. His Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Connecticut, along with his extensive academic and advisory roles, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation and responsibility in disputes involving racial bias and police practices.
Work Experience
Matthew B. Ross has over 14 years of experience in academia and public service, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Northeastern University and a Subject Matter Expert at the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and New Jersey Office of Attorney General since 2021. He has held various research and advisory roles, including positions at Arnold Ventures, Justice Center at Council of State Governments, and Sigma Squared, and has been affiliated with multiple academic institutions such as New York University and University of Connecticut.
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Matthew B. Ross specializes in evaluating public sector programs and policies, particularly in relation to labor economics and public safety.
Best Use Cases
- 1evaluating public safety programs
- 2assessing labor market dynamics
- 3conducting empirical tests for disparities in policing
Full analysis available to registered users
View full reportEducation
Ph.D. in Economics
University of Connecticut · 2016
M.A. in Economics
University of Connecticut · 2013
M.A. in Regional Economic & Community Development
University of Massachusetts Lowell · 2011
B.A. in Economics
University of Massachusetts Lowell · 2010