معرفی
Ran Tao is an Associate Professor of Economics at NEOMA Business School. She holds a PhD in Economics from Arizona State University (2017) and received a summa cum laude B.A. in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis (2011).
- Education
- PhD in Economics, Arizona State University (2017)
- B.A. in Economics, Washington University in St. Louis (2011)
Her research focuses on applied economics, particularly public good provision, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and the value of a statistical life. She has published extensively on topics like charitable giving, gender equality in corporate governance, and CEO succession planning.
Key publications examine CSR diffusion through overlapping directors, gender equality impacts on board efficacy, and stakeholder theory applications in ethical supply chains. Recent work (2025) explores interfirm CSR dynamics, while 2024 research analyzes director foreign experience and its value implications.
Ran teaches microeconomics courses and investigates how corporate governance structures influence CSR adoption and organizational performance. Her work bridges theoretical economic models with practical business applications.

