Peter Navarro
Encyclopedia
Peter Navarro is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Paul Merage School of Business
, University of California, Irvine
and holds a Ph.D.
in Economics
from Harvard University
. He received several teaching awards in 2010 for the MBA programs that he teaches.
in the runoff. In 1996, he ran for the 49th Congressional District, but lost to Republican Brian Bilbray
. In 2001, Navarro ran in a special election to fill the District 6 San Diego city council seat, but lost in the primary.
Paul Merage School of Business
The Paul Merage School of Business is an academic unit of the University of California, Irvine that is charged with academic research in the field of business...
, University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
and holds a Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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in Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
. He received several teaching awards in 2010 for the MBA programs that he teaches.
Political Life
Navarro ran for office in San Diego, California, three times. In 1992, he ran for mayor, winning the primary race, but losing to Susan GoldingSusan Golding
Susan G. Golding is an American Republican politician from California, best known as the former two-term mayor of San Diego. She is currently president and CEO of the Child Abuse Prevention Foundation in San Diego...
in the runoff. In 1996, he ran for the 49th Congressional District, but lost to Republican Brian Bilbray
Brian Bilbray
Brian Phillip Bilbray is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2006, and previously for the 49th district from 1995 to 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party. Bilbray is Chairman of the House Immigration Reform Caucus and a member of the influential...
. In 2001, Navarro ran in a special election to fill the District 6 San Diego city council seat, but lost in the primary.