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Lorin M. Hitt is the Zhang Jindong Professor in the Operations, Information Decisions Department at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. His research primarily focuses on the economics of information technology and its impact on productivity and decision-making in organizations. Hitt has published extensively on topics such as data analytics, organizational design, and the economics of labor mobility. His work has explored how complementary factors, including human capital and organizational structures, contribute to the value of technology investments. Recent studies investigate the role of data analytics in mitigating post-IPO innovation decline, the accumulation of information technology-related intangible capital, and the influence of decentralized innovation structures on productivity. Hitt has also been active in the field of healthcare information technology, examining how work practices and EMR systems improve outcomes in nursing home performance. He teaches several courses on data analysis, information strategy, and economics, emphasizing practical application and strategic management of technology.
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA
Research and teach on topics related to operations, information systems, and economics.
Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.