2024 Top 40 MBA Professors Under 40: Corinne Low from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Meet Corinne Low: Influential Associate Professor at The Wharton School

Who is Corinne Low

Corinne Low is an Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. At the age of 39, she has significantly contributed to the world of economics and academia.

Low’s Impactful Courses on Diversity and Discrimination

Low’s innovative class, Economics of Diversity and Discrimination, has rapidly become one of Wharton’s most sought-after courses. This has led to the development of a major focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her groundbreaking research in the economics of gender and discrimination has found recognition in leading journals such as the American Economic Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics, and Journal of Political Economy.

Her Contributions to Media and Corporate Diversity Practices

Low’s work has also been highlighted in prominent media outlets such as Forbes, Vanity Fair, The LA Times, and NPR. She has further made significant strides in corporate diversity practices, having spoken to and advised firms like Google, IFM Investors, Uber, Activision Blizzard, and Amazon Web Services.

Low’s Advocacy and Upcoming Book Release

Outside her academic career, Low co-founded and serves as a volunteer executive director for Open Hearts Initiative, a New York City-based non-profit organization aimed at addressing the homelessness crisis. Her book, Femonomics, which focuses on improving the lives of women, is set to be published by Flatiron in Fall 2025.

Low’s Journey to Becoming a Business School Professor

Low’s journey to becoming a business school professor began when Wharton offered her a job. Since then, she has dedicated her research to studying the allocation of home production time between men and women in heterosexual relationships. Her research has been instrumental in evaluating societal structures and practices.

Low’s Experience Teaching MBA Students

Low appreciates the challenge and rewards of teaching MBA students, describing her students as “passionate, dedicated, intellectually curious, vibrant, funny, and kind.” Grading, however, can be challenging, but she was once awarded the “Tough but Fair” teaching accolade.

Low’s Life Outside The Classroom

Aside from academia, Low enjoys being a parent and volunteering as the executive director of a non-profit organization. She also has a passion for good food and good books, and is a fan of 90s grunge music.

Low’s Thoughts and Reflections on the Business World

Low believes future business schools should focus more on preparing students for leadership roles in diverse work environments. She encourages businesses to invest actively in overcoming the historical exclusion of certain groups. This sentiment is echoed in her upcoming book, Femonomics, which takes a data-driven approach to improving the lives of women.

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