Professor Sam Baruch

Driven by passion

Prof. Sam Baruch is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Economics at Pace University in New York. He earned his undergraduate degrees in Economics and Mathematics from the City University of New York, and his graduate degree in Statistics from Columbia University. As the head coach and mentor of Pace's award-winning Fiscal Challenge team and recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Research Mentor Award, Prof. Baruch specializes in financial economics, quantitative forecasting, and mathematical modeling, preparing students to present rigorous research at leading academic conferences.

Baruch's Philosophy is..

Numbers tell a story. Economics is not merely abstract theory—it is about applying quantitative tools and data to understand the real world. When tackling intimidating, upper-level quantitative coursework, resilience is everything: push through the difficulty, stay disciplined, and master the fundamentals.

Where Can I Find Professor. Baruch?

  • Reach out directly by email at sbaruch@pace.edu or stop by during designated office hours

    To meet with Professor Baruch, students can schedule an appointment via email. He also accepts drop-in’s during designated hours.

    • Location: 41 Park Row, 11th Floor, Office #1110

    • Email: sbaruch@pace.edu

    • Office Hours:

      Mondays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

      Tuesdays 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

      Thursdays 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

    • Mathematical Economics (ECO 380/387)

    • Econometrics (ECO 385)

    • Quantitative Analysis & Forecasting (ECO 240)

    • Intermediate Microeconomics (ECO 234)

    • Advanced Applied Economic Analysis (ECO 688)

  • Professor Baruch is the department Fiscal Challenge Team’s Head Coach, as well as the faculty advisor for National Association for Business Economics (NABE), Economics Society, and the Economic Policy Forum.

Outside the Classroom…

Beyond the classroom, Prof. Baruch has guided student researchers to prominent platforms including the Society of Fellows, the Eastern Economic Association Conference, and the Economic Scholars Program at the Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and Cleveland. He previously co-coached the Fiscal Challenge team before stepping up as head coach in 2024, continuing Pace’s tradition of national competition success.

Recommendations & Fun Facts:

Some reading recommendation for Economics students from Prof. Baruch include “Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty” By Daron Acemoglu; “The Invisible Hand” by Adam Smith; and “The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money” By John Maynard Keynes. Professor Baruch also strongly encourages all of his students to stay closely informed with real-time financial reporting via The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The New York Times, and The Economist.

Fun Facts about Professor Baruch include his passion for healthcare, mathematics, and above all else teaching. Professor Baruch is highly regarded by his colleagues and students alike as helpful, kind, and intelligent.