Dr. Chris Eaglin

Biography

Chris Eaglin is an Assistant Professor in the Strategy Area at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University. His research lies at the intersection of strategy and economic development, with a focus on understanding how entrepreneurs formulate strategies in uncertain environments. He explores how entrepreneurship thrives in governed settings and examines the broader impacts of firm strategy on building inclusive and sustainable economies. His methodological approach primarily relies on econometric causal inference methods, complemented by qualitative survey techniques. Eaglin collaborates closely with entrepreneurs, financiers, non-profit organizations, and governments to address pertinent questions in his field. He earned his Ph.D. in Business Strategy from Harvard Business School. Prior to that, he completed a bachelor's degree in Economics and Mathematics at Morehouse College, where he graduated as the valedictorian. He also holds an M.Phil. in Development Economics from the University of Oxford, earned as a Marshall Scholar. Before entering academia, Eaglin gained valuable experience working in the non-profit sector, financial services, consulting, and with Fortune 500 companies, focusing on developing infrastructure services for marginalized populations in the UK, Brazil, and South Africa.

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