Dr. Saul Estrin

Biography

Saul Estrin is an Emeritus Professor of Managerial Economics and Strategy at the London School of Economics. He was the founding Head of the Department of Management and has previously served as a Professor of Economics and Associate Dean for Faculty Research at London Business School. Estrin held the Adecco Professorship in Business and Society at London Business School, where he also acted as the Research Director for the Centre for New and Emerging Markets. His research spans international business and entrepreneurship, focusing particularly on issues related to emerging and transition economies. His work has included an analysis of the comparative performance of state-owned versus private firms, foreign direct investment entry modes, and the internationalization of emerging market multinationals. Estrin's empirical research draws on archival data and surveys, with significant publication output, including around 150 scholarly papers in prominent journals such as the Journal of Economic Literature and the Strategic Management Journal. He has received considerable recognition for his research impact, evidenced by a Google citation count exceeding 30,000. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and the Academy of International Business and has taught at various prestigious institutions worldwide, including Stanford University and Cornell University.

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