Eric So is a financial economist and tenured professor in the Global Economics and Management group at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He joined MIT in 2012 after earning a PhD from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and a Master’s Degree in Economics from Cornell University.

Since joining MIT, Professor So has established himself as a leading researcher and educator in his field, culminating in his current position as Sloan Distinguished Professor of Global Economics and Management. His research portfolio spans interconnected topics including asset pricing and trading, behavioral economics, artificial intelligence (AI) and regulatory policy.

Within MIT, Professor So holds several key leadership positions that showcase his commitment to advancing practical applications of research insights towards business and education. He serves as the Faculty Co-Director for the AI Executive Academy, the Faculty Chair of MIT Sloan's PhD program, and the Lead Faculty for the MIT Sloan Generative AI Hub for Teaching and Learning (Link).

Professor So is recognized as an outstanding educator, having received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and leadership. Additionally, he brings several years of experience advising actively managed funds, bridging the gap between academic theory and industry practice.

Professor So is the coauthor of the book “Alphanomics: The Informational Underpinnings of Market Efficiency,” and he teaches a finance course based on the book (15.465 Preview). Additionally, he teaches courses on AI for business and education, as well as effective communication skills for academics.