Bennett Chiles

Bennett Chiles is an Assistant Professor of Management in the strategy area at Columbia Business School. Her research explores issues at the intersection of competitive strategy and behavioral economics, with a particular focus on information disclosure and deceptive business practices. She received her Ph.D. from UCLA Anderson School of Management and has previously worked in strategy consulting, data analytics, and the non-profit sector.

RESEARCH

My primary body of work explores issues at the intersection of competitive strategy and behavioral economics, with a particular focus on information disclosure and deceptive business practices. A second stream of research focuses on broad strategic issues in the pharmaceutical sector.

Education

• Ph.D. UCLA Anderson School of Management (2012 — 2017)
• B.S. Wake Forest University (2003 — 2007)

Companies

• Director, Content Analytics Audible (2020)
• Assistant Professor of Management Columbia Business School (2017 — 2020)
• Doctoral Candidate UCLA Anderson School of Management (2012 — 2017)
• Market Growth & Development Consultant Wells Fargo (2011 — 2012)
• Visitor & Volunteer Relations Manager McColl Center for Art + Innovation (2010 — 2011)
• AmeriCorps Member Habitat for Humanity Charlotte (2009 — 2010)
• Analyst Dean and Company (2007 — 2009)

WORKING PAPERS

• Chiles, B. Resorting to Obfuscation: When Do Firms Adopt Shrouded Pricing?