Chris Forman

Chris Forman is the Peter and Stephanie Nolan Professor at Cornell University's Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. He holds a PhD in Managerial Economics and Strategy from Northwestern University and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to Cornell, he served on the faculties of Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business and Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business, and worked as an associate economist at Lehman Brothers.

His research focuses on the economic implications of information technology (IT), including IT adoption patterns, digital ecosystems, venture capital roles, and technology’s impact on regional economic dynamics. He explores topics such as vertical integration in manufacturing, knowledge-sharing communities, and the geographic disparities driven by internet access.

Recent work examines how worker mobility influences machine learning adoption, the strategic sourcing of AI technologies, and the interplay between ICT and environmental management practices. His articles often analyze patent trends, innovation geographies, and the organizational implications of digital transformation.

Forman’s research has addressed policy-relevant questions like the role of venture capital in emerging tech ecosystems (e.g., cloud computing) and the effects of IT on small business competitiveness. He frequently collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving economics, management, and public policy.

No academic awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His professional activities include advising on technology strategy and contributing to policy discussions around digital economies.