Welcome
The Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy is a non-partisan research center housed at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. The Georgetown Center was created in 2002 to encourage dialogue and to document and disseminate knowledge o
n a range of issues in the public interest. Our mission is to engage scholars, business people and policymakers in relevant inquiries and dialogue to impact key business, economic and public policy issues confronting American and international businesses today.
Our Expertise
The foundation of the Georgetown Center is a set of Senior Policy Fellows whose research interests center on two vital economic issues facing the United States and virtually every other economy: competition and innovation. Specific policy areas of focus include: antitrust & competition, climate change, developing economies, electricity, fiscal and monetary policies, globalization, industrial organization, intellectual property, international trade, internet, innovation, microeconomic policies, regulation and deregulation, pharmaceuticals, technology and innovation, and telecommunications.
Latest from the Center
Senior Policy Fellow Scott Wallsten on Kojo Nnamdi Show
Senior Policy Fellow Scott Wallsten was a featured participant on the Kojo Nnamdi Show. Scott spoke about "Unlimited Internet? Not Anymore" in a discussion hosted by Corey Flintoff and also featuring Ben Ross, Policy Director of Free Press.
Deloitte CEO Salzberg to keynote FedEx Distinguished Speaker Series
Barry Salzberg, CEO of Deloitte, LLP, will discuss "On the Road: Global Financial Reporting Standards in a Global Age" on September 24, 2008. The event is part of the Georgetown Center's ongoing FedEx Distinguished Speaker Series and will take place at the National Press Club.
Announcing the 08-09 Senior Policy Fellows
For the 08-09 academic year we have added the following Senior Policy Fellows: Antonio Fatas, INSEAD, monetary and fiscal policy; Antara Dutta, SFS, international development and industrial organization; Josh Lerner, Harvard Business School, venture capital, private equity and technological innovation; Tom Lyon, University of Michigan, corporate strategy and public policy; and Catherine Wolfram, Haas School of Business, industrial organization, energy and regulation.
The Georgetown Center provides unparalleled access to academic, business, regulatory, and political leaders. By assembling these constituencies, the Georgetown Center elevates the discussion, dialogue and debate necessary to advance sound decision making in an increasingly complex economy.
— John Mayo, Executive Director, The Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy