Teresa Harrison

Teresa Harrison is a Professor of Economics and Academic Director of the Center for Nonprofit Governance at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. Her research focuses on nonprofit sector dynamics, including competition for donations, location decisions, mergers, and hospital competition. She has published in top journals and serves on advisory boards for nonprofit organizations.

Her research interests include Health Economics, Industrial Organization, Applied Econometrics, and Nonprofit Economics. She has examined topics such as nonprofit tax exemptions, for-profit competition, and the impact of business cycles on nonprofit entry/exit rates. Her work bridges theoretical and practical insights, emphasizing policy-relevant outcomes.

Recent media engagements include discussions on nonprofit governance challenges, including the closure of the Benefits Data Trust and improper grant allocations. Her articles often highlight strategic responses to fundraising dynamics and sector-wide policy implications.

• Awards: Distinguished Fellow of the Center for Teaching Excellence (2009–2011), multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards (2004–2005).
• Service: Advisory Board Member of the Society for Generosity of Economics, and editorial roles in nonprofit management journals.

Her interdisciplinary approach spans nonprofit lifecycle analysis, hospital market behavior, and the role of tax policies in shaping organizational strategies. She actively collaborates with policymakers to inform sector growth and governance practices.