Megan MacGarvie

Megan MacGarvie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Markets, Public Policy, and Law at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University. Her research bridges economics, innovation policy, and intellectual property, with a strong focus on global science and talent mobility.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of California at Berkeley, 2003
• MA in Economics, University of Toronto, 1998
• BA in Economics, McGill University, 1997

Her research centers on the economics of innovation, exploring how immigration policy affects STEM talent retention, how patent systems influence technological progress, and how intellectual property shapes creative industries. She uses rigorous empirical methods to analyze large datasets on patents, publications, and migration. Her work has significant implications for science and technology policy, particularly regarding the global competition for talent and the design of effective innovation ecosystems.

Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on international knowledge flows, the impact of policy on scientific productivity, and the economics of creativity. Themes include the role of U.S. location in research success, the effects of visa delays on STEM PhDs, and the influence of copyright on cultural production. Her work spans both contemporary and historical contexts, from pandemic-era preprints to Romantic-era authorship.

Scientific Contributions:

• Extensive publications in top journals including Research Policy, Management Science, and Review of Economics and Statistics
• Co-editor of influential volume on immigrants and foreign students in U.S. science
• Regular collaboration with leading scholars in innovation economics

Megan MacGarvie has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of policy, innovation, and global talent. Her research informs debates on immigration reform, intellectual property rights, and the future of scientific collaboration. While specific advising or grant details are not listed, her publication record indicates active engagement in funded research and scholarly leadership. She has no known lab or team affiliations listed in the provided text.