Peter Huang

Author

Dr. Huang is the author of Disrupting Racism: Essays by an Asian American Prodigy Professor, a book that explores racism particularly as it relates to Asian Americans, including its causes, consequences, and theoretical frameworks that may be used to understand and overcome racism.

It draws on Dr. Huang's personal experiences as a Taiwanese American and his extensive scholarly work in mathematical economics, law, and education to argue that racism is a complex problem that requires a fresh, multifaceted solution.

Using mathematical economics, cognitive neuroscience, communication, psychology, and even humor strategies as a supplement to existing anti-racial legislation are some of the racism remedies Dr. Huang suggests in his book.

For its accurate and wholly empathetic description of racial discrimination in America (and elsewhere) and inspiring anti-racism message, Disrupting Racism has received praise from many, including George Akerlof, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics, and Edmund Phelps, 2006 Nobel Laureate in Economics and author of Dynamism.

Dr. Huang graduated at age 17 from Princeton University Phi Beta Kappa, as a University Scholar in mathematics and economics, earned a Ph. D. in applied mathematics from Harvard University, and completed a J.D. with distinction from Stanford University Law School.

He was also the DeMuth Chair Professor of Business Law at the University of Colorado from 2011 to 2022, and previously taught law and economics at other leading universities, including Yale, Stanford, Berkeley, Penn, Minnesota, UCLA, USC, SMU, UVA, and the University of Chicago. He has published nearly 70 economics journal articles, book chapters, and law review articles on topics related to anti-discrimination, leadership, stakeholder capitalism, and social justice.