David Silver

David Silver is an Associate Professor in the Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Innovation Group at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia. He holds the W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics Chair in Business and Professional Ethics. His research focuses on business ethics, professional ethics, and the moral accountability of financial institutions. He teaches courses such as Business Ethics and Leadership at both BCom and MBA levels.

Education: BA from Stanford University and PhD from University of Arizona.

Research explores democratic governance in market compliance, contractualist approaches to stakeholder theory, and ethical dimensions of corporate value creation. Recent work addresses moral accountability post-2008 financial crisis and implications of Citizens United rulings on business ethics.

His publications span journals like Journal of Business Ethics and Midwest Studies in Philosophy, emphasizing intersections between philosophy, law, and corporate responsibility. No scientific awards explicitly listed, though his academic contributions are significant in ethical theory.

No listed advisees or grants. Active in the W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics, focusing on applied ethical dilemmas in professional and business contexts.