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Indu Khurana serves as an Associate Professor of Economics and Business at Hampden-Sydney College, based in Morton Hall 022, where she advances research and teaching in entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic policy.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economics, Florida International University (2012)
- M.A. in Economics, Florida International University (2009)
- M.Phil. in Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi (2007)
- Master’s in Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi (2003)
- Bachelor’s in Commerce (Honors), University of Delhi (2001)
Research Focus: Dr. Khurana investigates entrepreneurial ecosystems through theoretical frameworks like social exchange theory and the 4I learning model. Her work spans digital transformation resilience in SMEs, gender bias in venture capital (using NLP methodologies), policy uncertainty impacts on entrepreneurship, and sustainable ecosystem evolution in smart cities. She examines how cultural factors like religion influence humane entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurial learning drives innovation in crisis contexts.
Publication Trends: Her 2021-2025 publications reveal escalating focus on sustainability (e.g., smart city ecosystems) and socio-cultural dimensions (e.g., religion’s role in business ethics), while maintaining core work on learning frameworks and policy impacts. Collaborative research with Dutta, Audretsch, and Ghura dominates her output, appearing in premier outlets like Small Business Economics and Technological Forecasting and Social Change, with drone industry survival analysis and gender bias studies representing methodologically innovative contributions.
Scientific Awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals were documented.
Advising and Grants: Source material provided no details regarding student supervision or funded research projects.
Professional Service:
- Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Asia Business Studies (2024-Present)
- Editorial Board Member, Small Business Economics (2021-Present)
- Board Member, Virginia Association of Economists (2021-2023)
