
George Mason University
Encourages independent and critical thought.
Academic Background: Ph.D. in Economics, New School for Social Research, 1980; M.A. in Economics, New School for Social Research, 1974.
Research Interests: Entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development. Focuses on the role of small firms in economic growth.
Appointments: Professor of Management, George Mason University; Research Scholar, Max Planck Institute of Economics.
Publications: Author of Why Philanthropy Matters (Princeton University Press, 2013) and Innovation and Small Firms (MIT Press, 1990).
Editorial Contributions: Editor, Small Business Economics Journal.
Additional Contributions: Consultant to the World Bank and the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor.