Mark Weinstock

Driven by passion

Mark Weinstock completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in Economics at The City University of New York, where his research in non-linear econometric modeling of bank regulation earned the Leon Horniker Award for Research Excellence. Currently serving as Clinical Professor and Masters Program Director, he actively advises students participating in prestigious regional and national research conferences and was honored in 2015 with a Society of Fellows class inducted in his name. His current research investigates how economic insights can be insinuated into public policy and decision-making where they are not currently being utilized.

Professor Weinstock's Philosophy is...

Economics is an acquired taste, and it takes adjustment. Before you decide how you feel about it, give yourself the patience to understand it. True insight comes from seeing the critical nature of interdisciplinary learning—connecting theory directly to human behavior, public policy, and real-world decisions.

Where can I find Professor Weinstock?

  • Students are always welcome to stop by in person during open hours or reach out directly over email to set up a time to chat.

    • Email: mweinstock@pace.edu

    • Office Location: 41 Park Row, 11th Floor

    • Office Hours:

      Mondays 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

      Thursdays by appointment

    • Behavioral Economics & Public Policy

    • Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics

    • Principles of Economics: Microeconomics

    • China's Financial System / From Wall St to the Great Wall

    • Applied Game Theory

    • Monetary Policy Analysis

  • Professor Weinstock is involved in a variety of departmental projects including:

    • Pace University Federal Reserve Challenge & Fiscal Challenge Teams (Advisor & Mentor)

    • Pace University Society of Fellows (Research)

    • National Association for Business Economics (NABE) Advisor

    • Eastern Economic Association (EEA) Conference (Research)

    • SADE Collective in Washington, D.C. (Research)

    • Economics Scholars Program at the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank (Research)

Outside the Classroom…

Professor Weinstock’s journey into economics began with an exceptional first mentor, his high school teacher Professor DePalma, who sparked his curiosity about the field. Before committing fully to teaching and research, he spent years running his own electronics business, grounding his academic career in commercial enterprise and practical problem-solving. Today, his research continues that focus on practical impact by exploring how economic principles can be actively brought into public policy and everyday institutional decision-making.

A few fun facts about Professor Weinstock: outside of the department, he is deeply fascinated by space travel, philosophy, reading, and nature. He is a dedicated animal lover and devoted companion to his two Ragdoll cats. His absolute favorite travel destination has been China, which he loves for its fun, energetic atmosphere and radically unique cultural perspective.

One reading recommendations from Professor Weinstock is Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman.