Center for Business and Public Policy

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The Evolution of Innovation, Competition, and Regulation

The Center for Business and Public Policy is an academic research center within the McDonough School of Business. For the last 20 years, we have engaged with scholars, industry practitioners, and policymakers in inquiry and dialogue and to disseminate knowledge on issues at the nexus of business and public policy. Across diverse industries and economic sectors, we investigate the evolution of innovation, competition, and regulation. We conduct empirical economic analysis, keep abreast of relevant issues, and inform policies that promote economic welfare.

Events and Outreach

Each year the center convenes conferences, seminars, and panel discussions to foster collaboration and dialogue among prominent academics, industry leaders, and policymakers both at Georgetown and across Washington, D.C.

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Thought Leadership

Our commitment to high-quality economic analysis and emphasis on competition, regulation, and innovation unite our major areas of focus: digital economy, international trade, infrastructure, antitrust, healthcare markets, and the future of work.

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Student Learning

The center offers unparalleled opportunities for student learning and engagement at the intersection of business, economics, and public policy in Washington, D.C., including the MBA Certificate in Nonmarket Strategy.

Upcoming Events

Georgetown on the Hill – U.S. Antitrust Policy: Economics, Populism,
or Politics?
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
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Little Nuggets of Tech and Telecom
The Spectrum Pipeline and Related Policy Reset — What’s Next?
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
12 – 12:45 p.m.
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Past Event Highlights

Georgetown on the Hill

MBA Lunch and Learn

Beyond the Headlines: How Tariffs Shape Global Markets with Marc Busch
U.S. Immigration: Understanding the Present, Charting the Future
AI Governance in New Zealand – Choices and Constraints for a Small Country with Sarah Box
Nawar Shara from MedStar Health Research Institute presented “Artificial Intelligence: The Game-Changer in Healthcare Economics”
Evan Starr, Professor at University of Maryland presented “Whither the Fine Print? A Primer on the Economics of Noncompetes and Other Restrictive Covenants”
Jin Paik, Senior Director, Lab Operations at the Digital, Data, and Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard: “Open Talent: Leveraging the Global Workforce to Solve Your Biggest Challenges”

Little Nuggets of Tech and Telecom

Academic Conferences

Recent News

Capital Incentives May Be Slowing the Adoption of Cloud, Big Data, and AI
A recent paper featured in the World Bank Blogs, co-authored by Timothy DeStefano, associate research professor at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business and senior policy scholar with the Center for Business and Public Policy (CBPP), finds that traditional… Read more: Capital Incentives May Be Slowing the Adoption of Cloud, Big Data, and AI
Georgetown on the Hill: Broadband Policy Event Featured in National Media Coverage
September 17, 2025 | Georgetown University Center for Business and Public Policy The Center for Business and Public Policy at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business was featured this week in two leading industry outlets — Communications Daily,… Read more: Georgetown on the Hill: Broadband Policy Event Featured in National Media Coverage
Takeaways from Georgetown on the Hill: Broadband Subsidy Programs
By Alex Dragone, MBA/MSFS’27 Why do government programs aimed at helping Americans so often fail to achieve their potential? The Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy convened a panel of experts to the Rayburn House Office Building… Read more: Takeaways from Georgetown on the Hill: Broadband Subsidy Programs

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