Wen Mao, PhD
The Helen and William O’Toole Dean, Villanova School of Business | Professor of Economics | Villanova School of Business | Villanova University
Villanova , PA, UNITED STATES
Wen Mao, PhD, is an expert in public finance, game theory, and microeconomic theory.
Areas of Expertise (8)
Business
Industrial Organization
Bargaining Theory
Microeconomic Theory
Public Finance
Game Theory
Voting Theory
Micro Theory
Biography
Wen Mao, PhD, serves as The Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business (VSB) and faculty member of the Economics Department. In this role, she serves as the chief executive, academic and fiscal officer for VSB. Dr. Mao is strongly committed to improving the student experience through a focus on community and educating the whole person, increasing research productivity, and implementing the strategic mission of the School and University.
As an expert in game theory, public finance, micro theory, and industrial organization, Dr. Mao has been published in a variety of leading academic journals. She has also served on many boards and committees, including The Moran Center for Global Leadership Advisory Council, the Mission and Ministry Advisory Board, and the Academic Policy Committee. Additionally, she served as the faculty director for the Villanova Summer Internship Program in Asia.
Education (3)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute: PhD
Shanghai Maritime Institute: MA
Shanghai Maritime Institute: BA
Select Accomplishments (4)
Executive MBA Teaching Award (2021) (professional)
Villanova School of Business
Executive MBA Teaching Award (2020) (professional)
Villanova School of Business
Research Award (professional)
Center for Global Leadership, Villanova University
Summer Research Award (professional)
Villanova School of Business
Links (1)
Select Media Appearances (1)
New dean of Villanova School of Business is focused on fundraising, attracting top talent
Philadelphia Business Journal
2023-11-20
In her first year leading the Villanova School of Business, Dean Wen Mao is focused on fundraising and attracting top talent to continue the momentum she has seen build during her nearly 30 years at the university.
Research Grants (2)
Research Award
Center for Global Leadership
Villanova University
Summer Research Award
Villanova School of Business
Villanova University
Select Academic Articles (5)
The Ends Against the Middle: The Case of Municipal Golf
Public Finance ReviewWen Mao, Xiaoxiao Li, Peter Zaleski, Catherine Kenny
2023
Profits and Corporate Philanthropy: An Economic Rationale for Dual Mission Firms
Managerial and Decision EconomicsWen Mao, John A. Pearce II, Renya Reed Wasson
2015
The effect of leasing versus buying on entry deterrence
Managerial and Decision EconomicsWen Mao, Peter Zaleski
2011
The Effect of Leasing versus Buying on Entry Deterrence
Managerial and Decision EconomicsWen Mao, Peter Zaleski
2011
Specialists as Risk Managers: the Competition between Intermediated and Non-intermediated Markets
Journal of Banking & FinanceWen Mao, Michael Pagano
2011
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