Bob Andersen

Background

About Bob Andersen

I am a Professor of Business, Economics and Public Policy, and Professor of Strategy at the Ivey Business School at Western University (with cross-appointments in the Departments of Sociology, Political Science, and Statistics & Actuarial Science). My research and teaching focus on issues related to inequality, diversity and inclusion. Recent research has explored the cross-national relationships between economic conditions and a wide array of attitudes and behaviours considered important for liberal democracy and a successful business environment, including social trust, tolerance, civic participation, support for democracy and attitudes toward public policy. Current research projects explore the role of university education in social mobility, the relationship between student debt and occupational outcomes, and the impact of within firm inequality and diversity on productivity. I have consulted on these issues for the United Nations, the European Commission, the Canadian Government and the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada. My published research includes Presenting Statistical Results Effectively (Sage, 2022), Modern Methods for Robust Regression (Sage, 2008), and more than 70 academic articles.