William R. Kerr
About William R. Kerr
William R. Kerr serves as the Dimitri V. D’arbeloff MBA Class of 1955 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, where he has taught since 2005. His research focuses on ethnic innovation, globalization, and the dynamics of financial markets, particularly regarding the role of immigrant innovators in U.S. multinational firms.
Work at Harvard Business School
William R. Kerr has been a Professor at Harvard Business School since 2005. He holds the title of Dimitri V. D’arbeloff MBA Class of 1955 Professor of Business Administration. His role involves teaching and conducting research that addresses significant issues relevant to managers, regulators, and policy-makers. Over his 19 years at Harvard, Kerr has focused on various topics, including the impact of immigrant innovators and the dynamics of financial markets.
Education and Expertise
William R. Kerr earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Virginia, completing his studies from 1992 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research interests, which include ethnic innovation and the role of finance in the informal economy.
Research Focus
Kerr's research encompasses various aspects of business and economics, particularly the role of ethnic innovation in U.S. multinational firms. He has explored the dynamics of demand for index insurance in financial markets and has published work on globalization's effects on business practices. His contributions also include examining the impact of immigrant innovators on the global activities of U.S. firms.
Contributions to Business Practices
William R. Kerr has made significant contributions to understanding how managers and firms can make value-enhancing decisions. His research addresses critical issues that affect business practices, particularly in relation to finance and social responsibility within the informal economy. His work aims to provide insights that are beneficial for both academic and practical applications in the field of business.