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Aaron Chatterji is the Mark Burgess & Lisa Benson-Burgess Distinguished Professor at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and Chief Economist at OpenAI. His work bridges academia, public policy, and business, focusing on AI's societal impacts, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. He has held senior roles in the Biden Administration, including White House CHIPS coordinator and Acting Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, overseeing U.S. competitiveness and supply chain resilience. Previously, he served as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Commerce and worked at the White House Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama. Chatterji also holds a secondary appointment at Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy and is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Business Administration, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
- B.A. in Economics, Cornell University
Research Interests: Chatterji examines the intersection of business and public policy, with expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation policy, AI ethics, and economic development. His work addresses critical issues like global supply chains, technology competition, and the role of corporate activism in societal challenges. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and two influential books: Can Business Save the Earth? and The Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Economic Growth.
Teaching & Advising: A屡屡 award-winning educator, Chatterji created a popular course on business and politics at Duke. He advises top firms across industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology, and leads OpenAI's research team exploring AI's economic implications.
Honors:
- Kauffman Prize Medal for Entrepreneurship Research
- Aspen Institute Rising Star Award
- Strategic Management Society Emerging Scholar Award
Public Engagement: Chatterji has written for Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and Brookings Institution. He previously ran for North Carolina State Treasurer and served on state policy commissions under Governor Roy Cooper.
