He obtained his Ph.D. in business administration from the University of California at Berkeley in 2002. Garrick's research interests include management of technology, firm strategy, and emerging markets. Garrick has also lectured extensively around the world on emerging market finance, international trade, and industrial development for organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the London School of Economics. A recipient of the Carpenter Award for Undergraduate Advising and the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence, Garrick has recently co-authored a number of studies in highly regarded publications such as the Journal of Law and Economics, the Journal of Monetary Economics, and the Journal of International Economics.