Dr. Jerry Davis

Biography

Jerry Davis is the Gilbert Ruth Whitaker Professor of Business Administration and a Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and has published multiple influential books, including 'Social Movements Organization Theory', 'Managed Markets: Finance Reshaped America', and 'Vanishing American Corporation: Navigating Hazards New Economy'. His latest publication, 'Taming Corporate Power 21st Century', was released in 2022. Davis has contributed numerous articles to the fields of management, sociology, and finance. As the Faculty Director, he oversees the [+Impact Studio], co-teaching a course focused on designing equitable enterprises for the energy transition. His research broadly addresses the role of corporations as social and economic vehicles, analyzing issues such as global supply chains, income inequality, and the impact of management research on achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Davis also explores how new technologies foster worker activism within corporations and how social scientists can guide public opinion regarding corporate practices.

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