Shaping Business Theory and Practice

DePaul University business professors are industry experts whose research impacts not only academic thought and student learning, but also business practice and public policymaking. From tracking local housing trends to studying white-collar fraud, our faculty are at the forefront of today's pressing business and societal issues.

James D. Shilling

It’s been a decade since a U.S. housing bubble triggered the 2008 financial crisis. Could another housing bubble be brewing? James D. Shilling, the George L. Ruff Endowed Chair in Real Estate Studies, investigates.

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Centers and Institutes

We house more than a dozen centers and institutes contributing industry research and educational activities in areas such as real estate, finance and hospitality, and foster collaboration among faculty, students and the business community.

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Business Expertise

DePaul's business faculty serve as experts and thought leaders on a range of issues, and have been featured in national media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, Harvard Business Review and WTTW-TV's "Chicago Tonight."

If you're a member of the media and need input on a business issue, find a source in DePaul's Experts Guide, or contact a member of the university's newsroom staff.