Dr. Meg Rithmire

Professor

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Biography

Professor Meg Rithmire is the James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, specializing in the comparative political economy with a focus on China and Asia. She holds a PhD in Government from Harvard University. Her research explores land politics, business-state relations, and the effects of authoritarian regimes on economic practices. Notable works include 'Land Bargains: Chinese Capitalism' published by Cambridge University Press in 2015 and 'Precarious Ties: Business State Authoritarian Asia' from Oxford University Press in 2023. These contributions examine the intricate patterns of state-business relations and the impact of governance on economic outcomes, especially in the context of China. Professor Rithmire has received several accolades for her teaching, including the Faculty Teaching Award for Outstanding Teaching in the Required Curriculum for multiple years. She is also a co-chair of an initiative focusing on business geopolitical risk resilience at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, aiming to address the challenges firms face in governance practices amid geopolitical tensions. Her academic engagement extends to various editorial boards, thereby enriching scholarly discourse on political and economic dynamics in Asia.

Research Interests

Experience

James E. Robison Professor

— Present

Harvard Business School • Cambridge, MA

Professor specializing in Business Administration with a focus on the political economy and business-state relations in China and Asia.

Awards

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HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award

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Greenhill Award

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Charles M. Williams Award

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).