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David Audretsch is a Distinguished Professor and Ameritech Chair of Economic Development at Indiana University's Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), where he directs the Institute for Development Strategies. He concurrently holds honorary professorships at WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management (Germany) and University of Klagenfurt (Austria).
His research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, globalization, and economic policy, examining how government policies influence entrepreneurial ecosystems and global competitiveness. Audretsch has pioneered work on the relationship between knowledge spillovers, firm formation, and regional development, with significant contributions to understanding small business dynamics in globalized economies.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant themes in technology transfer, place-based economic development, and pandemic impacts on entrepreneurship. His work spans policy-relevant research with practical applications for governments and organizations worldwide.
- Major Awards:
- Clarivate Citation Laureate (2021)
- Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research
- Schumpeter Prize
- Three honorary doctorates
Audretsch advises major international institutions including the World Bank, OECD, European Union, and United Nations. He founded and edits Small Business Economics: An Entrepreneurship Journal and has consulted for numerous private companies. His research has been cited extensively, ranking him among the world's top scholars in business and economics.
