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Biography
Ram Shivakumar specializes in industrial organization and financial economics. His research has appeared in the California Management Review, Journal of International Economics, the Canadian Journal of Economics, the Journal of Sports Economics, Emerging Markets Quarterly and the Journal of Industrial Economics.
Shivakumar received a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Madras, India, a master's degree in financial mathematics from the University of Chicago, and a PhD in economics from Indiana University.
Shivakumar is an avid crossfit, yoga and golf enthusiast.
Research Interests
Industrial organization; financial economics.
Academic Areas
- Microeconomics
- Strategy and Leadership
Selected Publications
"Strategic trade policy: Choosing between export subsidies and export quotas under uncertainty,"听Journal of International Economics听(August 1993).
With Andrew C. Brod, "On R&D Cooperation and the Joint Exploitation of R&D,"听Canadian Journal of Economics听(July 1997).
With Andrew C. Brod, "Advantageous Semi-Collusion,"听Journal of Industrial Economics听(September 1999).
For a listing of research publications, please visit the听.
2025 - 2026 Course Schedule
| Number | Course Title | Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive Strategy | 2026 (Spring) | |
| Competitive Strategy | 2026 (Summer) |
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