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Prof. Jeremy Alan Garlick, Director of the J. Masaryk Centre of International Studies and Associate Professor of International Relations and China Studies at Prague University of Economics and Business, shares key insights from his book “Advantage China: Agent of Change in an Era of Global Disruption.”

China’s growing influence is shaping global affairs across Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America. But what drives China’s rise, and how should the West respond? Advantage China delves into these critical questions, examining the political, economic, and cultural forces at play. From domestic economic and demographic pressures to the expanding reach of the Belt and Road Initiative, Prof. Jeremy Garlick challenges Western misconceptions and advocates for a fresh perspective on the international political order, especially in the post-COVID-19 era.

Dr. Jeremy’s research primarily explores the Belt and Road Initiative, China's relations with Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), China-Middle East relations, and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He is also the author of Reconfiguring the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Geo-Economic Pipe Dreams Versus Geopolitical Realities (2021) and The Impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative: From Asia to Europe (2019).

Prof. Garlick holds a PhD in Political Science from Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic, and an MA in International Relations from Staffordshire University.

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Prof. Olav Sorenson, Joseph Jacobs Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies, Professor of Strategy, and Faculty Director of the Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at UCLA Anderson School of Management, shares insights from his research on "The Causal Inference Problem: When Can Managers Use Data to Inform Decisions, and How Can Organization Design Help Them?"

Managers often rely on data to guide strategic decisions, but data alone does not always reveal clear cause-and-effect relationships. This challenge, known as the causal inference problem, arises when correlations in data do not necessarily imply causation. Prof. Olav Sorenson explores when managers can confidently use data to inform decisions and how organizational design can improve their ability to distinguish causation from mere association. By structuring organizations to facilitate controlled experimentation, encourage diverse data sources, and reduce biases, firms can make more reliable, evidence-based decisions, ultimately enhancing strategic outcomes.

Prof. Sorenson’s primary research focuses on economic geography, exploring how entrepreneurship shapes regional growth and competitiveness and why some regions are more supportive of entrepreneurs than others. Reflecting on his journey, he shares: "I was in graduate school in the mid-1990s at Stanford, in Silicon Valley, and it seemed like everybody and their brother was getting involved in a startup. That’s really what got me interested in entrepreneurship and in asking, ‘Why Silicon Valley?’ What made it different from other places?”

He has highlighted the unexpected consequences of social capital's critical role in entrepreneurial success. In recognition of his groundbreaking research, Prof. Sorenson was honored with the 2018 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research. Prof. Olav Sorenson is a distinguished scholar with over 100 published papers and nearly 400 research presentations on entrepreneurship, economic geography, and innovation. His work has been featured in top journals like Science, the American Journal of Sociology, and Strategic Management Journal. He currently serves as Faculty Research Director at UCLA Anderson’s Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, focusing on advancing entrepreneurial research and mentoring student ventures. Previously, he held esteemed positions at Yale, the University of Toronto, London Business School, and the University of Chicago, with visiting appointments at leading institutions worldwide.

Prof. Sorenson earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and his master’s and PhD from Stanford University. He has also been awarded an honorary doctorate from Aalborg University.

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Prof. Douglas Hannah, a distinguished researcher and Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University, shares valuable insights from his research on “Beyond Prototypes: Rethinking Innovation in Complex Ecosystems.”

Prof. Hannah explores how innovation extends beyond the development of initial prototypes to thrive in complex ecosystems. He examines the challenges firms face in scaling innovations, coordinating across industries, and navigating uncertainty. Through case studies and research-driven insights, Prof. Hannah highlights strategies for managing interdependencies, fostering collaboration, and driving long-term success in dynamic markets.

He studies strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship in dynamic and ambiguous settings like cleantech, digital health, and pandemic-era supply chains and conducted his doctoral research at the Stanford Technology Ventures Program in the Management Science and Engineering Department at Stanford University. He later worked at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. He draws on and contributes to research and theory in economics, sociology, and psychology, employing a variety of research methods, including inductive field research and formal modeling.

Dr. Douglas Hannah holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University.

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Dr. Grieve Chelwa, Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Associate Professor of Political Economy at The Africa Institute, shares valuable insights from his latest book, “Can Africans Do Economics?”

Can Africans Do Economics? explores the link between economic development and freedom in Africa, drawing on the ideas of leaders like Thomas Sankara and Julius Nyerere. Informed by scholars such as Dr. Grieve Chelwa and Ndongo Samba Sylla, it redefines development as emancipation, not just growth. Blending history with policy, the book advocates for transformative, Africa-centered strategies over foreign-led interventions.

Dr. Chelwa has previously served as Director of Research at The New School and Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. Prof. Chelwa is an inaugural postdoctoral fellow at Harvard’s Center for African Studies and a non-resident Senior Fellow at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. His scholarly work has been published in top-tier journals like the Journal of Economic Literature, Applied Economics Letters, Social Science & Medicine, Daedalus: Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Economy and Society, PLOS ONE, British Medical Journal, Energy Policy, and the South African Journal of Economics.

Dr. Chelwa’s research has received support from prestigious foundations such as the Carnegie Foundation, the Gates Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and the Open Society Foundations. As a recognized expert on African economic issues, his commentary has been featured in leading media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, CGTN, BBC, Mail & Guardian, People’s Dispatch, Lusaka Times, and Business Day. In 2023, he joined the advisory board of Economists For Future. Recently, he was appointed as a Commissioner to the Jubilee Commission on the Debt and Development Crisis in the Global South, chaired by Nobel laureate economist Prof. Joseph E. Stiglitz.

Dr. Chelwa holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Cape Town, focusing on the economics of tobacco control in Africa. He also holds a Master's in Economics from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor's in Economics from the University of Zambia.

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Prof. Laura Doering, a distinguished researcher and educator from the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, shares insights from her research on "Was It Me or Was It Gender Discrimination? How Women Respond to Ambiguous Incidents at Work."

This study explores how professional women experience and respond to ambiguous incidents of potential gender discrimination. Findings reveal that such ambiguity leads to internal struggles and influences workplace actions, with women often adjusting their own behavior rather than addressing the issue openly.

Prof. Laura is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management and is cross-appointed in the Department of Sociology. As an economic sociologist, she examines how interactions and social psychological processes shape outcomes for households, organizations, and markets. Her research has been published in the American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, Sociological Science, Sociology of Development, and Journal of Business Venturing. Professor Doering’s research and writing has appeared in The New York Times, BBC News, The Globe and Mail, Salon, and other outlets. Prof. Laura earned her MA and PhD in Sociology and Business Administration from the University of Chicago, an MA in International Social Development from the University of South Wales, and a BA in Psychological & Brain Sciences from Dartmouth College, where she received a top distinction award for her work.

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Prof. Wendong Li shares valuable insights from his research on the "Genome-Wide Association Study of Occupational Creativity and Its Relations with Well-Being and Career Success," exploring the genetic and psychological factors influencing creativity in the workplace.

Professor Wendong Li, an award-winning researcher and educator from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, specializes in proactivity across leadership, work design, and well-being. His work explores how individuals not only adapt to but actively shape their environments, examining personality, genetics, and workplace dynamics. His research has been featured in top journals like PNAS, Journal of Applied Psychology, and The Leadership Quarterly and has received prestigious awards from the Academy of Management and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Beyond academia, his insights have been covered by The Economist, USA Today, The Washington Post, and more. He serves as Associate Editor for Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology and holds editorial roles in leading management journals. Currently, he is editing a special issue in Journal of Organizational Behavior and collaborates with instats.org to advance research methodologies in organizational science.

Dr. Wendong Li earned his PhD from the National University of Singapore and has been a visiting scholar at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota.

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Prof. Gregor Schubert, an esteemed economist from UCLA Anderson School of Management, shares insights from his research on "How Generative AI, Led by ChatGPT, is Transforming Finance and Corporate Decision-Making."

Prof. Gregor’s research spans housing finance, urban economics, real estate, labor economics, and corporate finance, with a recent focus on the impact of urban migration networks on housing markets. His research explores house price growth variations during boom-and-bust cycles, linking them to migration patterns between U.S. metros. He argues that rising housing costs push workers to more affordable areas, increasing demand and prices there, even without direct economic shocks. His analysis shows that housing market shifts are more pronounced in well-connected metros, explaining regional price differences during economic cycles.

Prof. Schubert brings a diverse background to his work, having served as a strategy consultant across banking, financial services, industrial and consumer goods, and healthcare. With a strong foundation in economics, he also explored his creative side by minoring in theater at Princeton. He views teaching as a form of performance, aiming to engage students in understanding housing markets through the lens of personal choices and economic dynamics. Dr. Gregor earned his Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University, an M.S. in Economics and Finance from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona), and an A.B. in Economics (Summa Cum Laude) from Princeton University, achieving the highest academic distinction in his major.

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Prof. Christopher Wong Michaelson and Prof. Jennifer Tosti-Kharas share invaluable insights from their widely acclaimed book, “Is Your Work Worth It? How to Think About Meaningful Work.”

A profound exploration of the critical questions we must ask about our work and the value it brings to our lives and society. Recent studies reveal that only a third of American workers - and even fewer globally - feel truly "engaged" at work, while nearly half are "unhappy" with their jobs. In a post-pandemic world marked by economic uncertainty and shifting job markets, many are left questioning: Is my work worth it?

In Is Your Work Worth It?, a distinguished philosopher and an organizational psychologist delve into the purpose of work and its significance in our lives. The book poses essential questions, including:

• When and how much should we work?

• Should I work for love or money?

• What would make life meaningful in a world without work?

• What lasting impact will my work have?

Blending rigorous scholarship with cultural references from film and literature, along with real-life narratives, this insightful book helps us define meaningful work, navigate its trade-offs, and understand how our work contributes to the greater good.

Prof. Christopher Wong Michaelson holds the Barbara and David A. Koch Endowed Chair in Business Ethics at the University of St. Thomas and is an Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern. A philosopher and business ethics expert, he has over 25 years of experience advising leaders on meaningful work. He earned his Ph.D. in philosophical ethics and aesthetics from the University of Minnesota and previously served as PwC’s Strategy Officer to the World Economic Forum. Prof. Christopher is also the Opus Distinguished Professor of Principled Leadership, President of the Society for Business Ethics, and host of Work in Progress with Christopher Michaelson.

Prof. Jennifer Tosti-Kharas is the Camilla Latino Spinelli Endowed Term Chair and Professor of Organizational Behavior at Babson College. She specializes in leadership, organizational behavior, and career development. Holding a Ph.D. in Management from NYU Stern and a B.S. in Economics from Wharton, her award-winning research on meaningful work has been published in top academic journals. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Organizational Behavior and was a guest editor for the Journal of Business Ethics. Currently, she is the Program Chair for Copenhagen 2025 for the Academy of Management’s Careers Division. Before academia, she worked as a strategy consultant at Accenture. Outside work, she enjoys skiing, yoga, and live music with her family.

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Dr. Abhilasha Sahay, Economist at the Gender Group, World Bank, shares key insights from her research, Conditional Cash Transfers and Violence Against Women – Does the Type of Violence Matter?

This study examines the impact of a conditional cash transfer (CCT) program in the Philippines on various forms of violence against women (VAW). Using a regression discontinuity design, it analyses effects on intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic violence (excluding IPV), and violence outside the home. While no significant impact is found on IPV or external violence, the study reports a decline in emotional domestic violence. Evidence suggests this may be driven by improved household wellbeing, women's empowerment, bargaining power, and social capital. The findings highlight CCT programs' potential to reduce VAW beyond IPV, while also emphasizing the role of program design and context.

At the World Bank, Dr. Sahay has led multiple projects aimed at enhancing women's economic participation. She has also served as the Regional Liaison for the Africa region. Prior to her current role, Dr. Sahay worked at the Africa Gender Innovation Lab and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Her primary research areas include Applied Microeconomics and Development Economics, with secondary interests in Gender Economics, Economics of Crime, and Family Economics.

Dr. Abhilasha Sahay earned her PhD in Economics from the George Washington University and Masters from London School of Economics and Political Science.

For more details on Dr. Abhilasha Sahay's research, visit her website:

https://www.absahay.com/

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Prof. Michael D. Smith, Professor of Information Technology and Public Policy at Heinz College and Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, shares key insights from his transformative book, The Abundant University: Remaking Higher Education for a Digital World.

The Abundant University by Michael D. Smith explores how our current higher education system is financially and morally unsustainable due to its exclusivity and inefficiencies. Smith argues that embracing digital technologies in enrollment, instruction, and credentialing can create a more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable model. He challenges institutional resistance to digital learning and highlights how technology can expand educational opportunities, benefiting students, employers, and society.

Prof. Smith holds a PhD in Management Science and Information Technology from MIT’s Sloan School, along with an M.S. in Telecommunications Science and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (summa cum laude) from the University of Maryland. His research applies economic and statistical methods to analyze firm and consumer behavior in digital markets, with work published in top academic journals and featured in The Harvard Business Review and The Sloan Management Review and press outlets including The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Wired and Business Week. Professor Smith has received several awards for his teaching, research, and writing including the National Science Foundation’s prestigious CAREER Research Award, the 2009 and 2004 Best Teacher Awards in Carnegie Mellon’s Masters of Information Systems Management program, and the 2024 Frandson Award for Literature for The Abundant University.

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