Thomas Sargent

Thomas Sargent
  • Rowan Distinguished Professor of Finance

Contact Information

  • office Address:

    2444 Steinberg-Dietrich Hall
    3620 Locust Walk
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

Research Interests: time series econometrics, macro-finance, and monetary economics

Teaching

All Courses

  • FNCE5350 - Foundations of Stats and Info

    This course serves as a capstone course for PhD students and advanced master's students who have completed first-year coursework in core quantitative fields. It bridges the gap between theoretical economic knowledge and practical computational implementation, providing essential skills for students pursuing careers in academic finance, policy analysis, and corporate finance. The course complements existing offerings in finance and macroeconomics by emphasizing the computational and information-theoretic dimensions of economic theory.

  • FNCE9350 - Foundations of Stats and Info

    This course serves as a capstone course for PhD students and advanced Master's students who have completed first-year coursework in core quantitative fields. It bridges the gap between theoretical economic knowledge and practical computational implementation, providing essential skills for students pursuing careers in academic finance, policy analysis, and corporate finance. The course complements existing offerings in finance and macroeconomics by emphasizing the computational and information-theoretic dimensions of economic theory.

Knowledge at Wharton

The Business of Signing a Superstar Athlete

Kenneth Shropshire, professor emeritus of legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School, explores the expectations, business opportunities, and community impact that come with signing a superstar athlete like LeBron James.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/16/2026
Why Gen Z Is Choosing Sports Betting Over Retirement Savings

Michael Platt, professor of marketing, psychology, and neuroscience at the Wharton School, explains why sports betting is capturing young people’s attention and what it means for their financial futures.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/14/2026
The Analytics Behind Baseball’s Small-Market Success

Mike Petriello, Major League Baseball's director of stats and research, explains the swing data, player development, and matchup decisions changing how teams compete.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/14/2026