Erik Bohlin

Erik Bohlin is a Professor at Western University's Ivey Business School in the Business, Economics and Public Policy department. He holds the Ivey Chair in Telecommunication Economics, Policy and Regulation and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Telecommunications Policy. Currently on leave from Chalmers University of Technology, he combines economic theory with telecommunications policy analysis.

• PhD in Economics of Technology from Chalmers University of Technology (1995)
• BA in Business Administration and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics (1987)
• Masters and Bachelor in Theology from Community Chapel College (1984-1985)

His research focuses on telecommunications policy, digitalization's socioeconomic impact, broadband regulation, and technology diplomacy. He examines network effects, market entry strategies, and digital infrastructure's role in economic growth.

Recent publications analyze 5G regulation, AI's societal impact, digital technology adoption strategies, and broadband's economic effects. These works span telecommunications economics, policy analysis, and technology's macroeconomic influence.

Scientific Affiliation:

• Member of Swedish Royal Academy of Engineering
• Past Chair of International Telecommunications Society

Teaching activities include developing and instructing graduate courses on Digital Strategy and Policy. The Chair receives funding from Ivey Business School, Bell Canada, and TELUS.