Dr. Dan Laughhunn

Biography

Dan Laughhunn is a Professor Emeritus at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, specializing in Decision Sciences. His research focuses on areas such as resource allocation, performance measurement, and compensation structures that align employees' interests with shareholder value creation. His expertise extends to risk management, capital budgeting, and managerial economics, exploring the psychological aspects of risk attitudes in professional managers. Over his career, he has published several significant papers, including those on utility theory and its implications for risk-seeking behavior, as well as the impact of regulation on managerial risk attitudes. Laughhunn has held multiple leadership roles within the institution, including Dean and Associate Dean of the Fuqua School of Business, and has received numerous teaching excellence awards throughout his tenure. He also played a pivotal role in directing the Advanced Management Program and contributing to executive education tailored for various corporations.

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