Vibhas Madan, PhD

Dean and Professor of Economics
Vibhas’ research focuses on international trade theory, market power and product differentiation. He holds degrees from the University of Delhi and Michigan State University. He has authored or co-authored numerous publications on trade agreements and pricing, including “Preferential Trade Agreements, Market Power and Product Differentiation” for the Journal of Economic Integration and “Vertically Integrated Multinational Enterprises and the Relative Efficiency of Ownership Structures” for the International Trade Journal.

In The News

New Drexel Institute Will Let Business Students Invest in Real Estate
Vibhas Madan, PhD, dean and R. John Chapel, Jr. Dean's Chair professor in the LeBow College of Business, were quoted in an Oct. 7 Philly Voice story about a $10 million gift from the Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation to create the Wilbur C. Henderson Real Estate Institute in LeBow College of Business.
Latest Trends in MBA Degrees: Shorter Duration, More Specialized and You Can Get One at Vanguard
Vibhas Madan, PhD, senior associate dean in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 18 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the latest trend in MBA degrees and LeBow's partnership with Vanguard.
Data Show That Economic Projections From Convention Are Inflated
Vibhas Madan, PhD, director of the School of Economics in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Philadelphia Business Journal story on July 25 about the economic impact of the Democratic National Convention.
Northeast Corridor Starving for Investment After Fatal Amtrak Accident
Vibhas Madan, PhD, the director of Drexel University's School of Economics, was quoted in a May 14 Philadelphia Business Journal story about Amtrak’s funding.

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