About the Speakers

Dr. Chen Wu is associate professor of economics and director of Business Graduate Programs. Professor Wu teaches a variety of economics courses and business statistics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He is dedicated in applying advanced empirical research to inform policy. His qualifications and research are in public economics, regional economics, and international economics.

Dr. Wu’s refereed research portfolio includes a number of notable publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Regional Science and Urban Economics, Public Finance Review, Journal of Media Economics, Global Economy Journal, Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy, and presentations in national conferences including the American Economic Association and the Eastern Economic Association. His studies include topics such as foreign direct investment and international trade, as well as the impact of foreign direct investment and related policies on local economies. Dr. Wu also conducts funded economic analysis projects for the state and local government agencies. He is the co-author of annually published New Hampshire Foreign Direct Investment Report, which captured interest and attention from the state and beyond.

Dr. Roxana Wright is Professor of Management. Professor Wright teaches strategy and operations management; she is passionate about translating current research and theory into applied consulting projects in which students provide ideas and solutions to organizations. Dr. Wright has authored over 30 refereed publications and conference presentations, on topics such as firm performance, supply chain strategies, adaptation strategies of multinational enterprises, terrorist networks analysis and disruption, and applying complex systems research to international development. Her most recent work combines business and economics analysis to map and analyze New Hampshire’s globalization in terms of foreign direct investments. Dr. Roxana Wright is Professor of Management. Professor Wright teaches strategy and operations management; she is passionate about translating current research and theory into applied consulting projects in which students provide ideas and solutions to organizations. Dr. Wright has authored over 30 refereed publications and conference presentations, on topics such as firm performance, supply chain strategies, adaptation strategies of multinational enterprises, terrorist networks analysis and disruption, and applying complex systems research to international development. Her most recent work combines business and economics analysis to map and analyze New Hampshire’s globalization in terms of foreign direct investments.