Dr. Geoffrey Parker is an Associate Professor of Economic Sciences at the A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University and serves as Director of the Tulane Energy Institute. Parker has made contributions to the theory of network economics as co-developer in 1999 of the theory of “two-sided” networks. Recent research includes multiple studies of the economics of business platform strategy and innovation, a cross-industry investigation of outsourced engineering projects, and a study of the performance of electric power markets. Parker’s research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and multiple corporations.
Degree(s):
B.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Princeton University
M.S., Electrical Engineering/Technology and Policy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Management Science, Sloan School of Management
