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David McAdams is a Professor of Business Administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a Professor of Economics in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University, an M.S. in Statistics from Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in Business from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. His research focuses on game theory, economic epidemiology, and auction theory, with applications to market design, infectious disease management, and public health policy.
McAdams has held roles such as Associate Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management and has contributed to policy initiatives like the Medicare prescription drug benefit and FCC spectrum auctions. His work bridges economics and biology, addressing challenges like antibiotic resistance and pandemic preparedness. He leads projects funded by NSF and NIH, including research on disease transmission models and equilibrium network formation.
His teaching includes courses on game theory and auction theory, and he advises on strategic challenges for firms. McAdams is affiliated with Duke’s Global Health Institute, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, and the Duke Initiative for Science & Society, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement. His recent publications explore topics like social distancing dynamics, viral marketing, and the economics of epidemic management.
McAdams has been featured in media for his insights on pandemic prevention strategies, misinformation spread, and COVAX incentivization. His research emphasizes the intersection of strategic behavior, public health, and policy design, making significant contributions to both academic and applied contexts.
