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Daniel Barron is an Associate Professor of Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He holds a PhD in Economics from MIT (2013) and dual bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Indiana University (2008). His research focuses on relational contracts, organizational economics, and dynamic incentive provision, exploring how firms sustain collaborative relationships and optimize contracts under uncertainty.
Education:
- Ph.D., 2013, Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- B.S., 2008, Mathematics, Indiana University
- B.A., 2008, Economics, Indiana University
Research Interests: Contract theory, organizational economics, repeated games, and dynamic incentive mechanisms. His work analyzes wealth dynamics, morale in organizations, and the role of relational contracts in coordinating behavior across time and agents.
Teaching: MBA core course STRT-431 (Business Strategy) and a PhD course in Organizational Economics.
Awards:
- Chairs' Core Course Teaching Award (2022–2023)
- AER: Insights Excellence in Refereeing Award
- Deutsche Bahn Prize for 'Relational Adaptation under Reel Authority'
Editorial Roles: Co-Editor of Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization (2022–2025), and referee for top journals like American Economic Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics, and Management Science.


