Rob Seamans

Robert Seamans, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He recently completed a one year appointment as a Senior Economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers where he worked on a wide range of policies relating to technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Professor Seamans' research focuses on how technology and governance structures affect strategic interactions between firms, affect incentives to innovate, and ultimately shape market outcomes. Most of his research settings are industries characterized by multi-sided markets, including cable TV, credit cards, Internet, newspapers, and telecommunications industries. His research has received numerous awards, including a Junior Faculty Fellowship from the Kauffman Foundation that recognizes junior faculty who are making significant contributions to the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation. His research has been published in leading academic journals and been cited in numerous outlets including The Atlantic, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal and others.

Professor Seamans received his B.A. in English from Reed College, his M.B.A. from the Yale School of Management, his M.A. in Economics from Boston University and his Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.

Education

• PhD University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (2004 — 2009)
• MA Boston University (2002 — 2004)
• MBA Yale School of Management (1999 — 2001)
• BA Reed College (1991 — 1996)
• St. Pauls School (1987 — 1991)
• Brookwood School

Companies

• Economic Consultant Robert Seamans LLC (2020)
• Associate Professor NYU Stern School of Business (2015)
• Senior Economist Council of Economic Advisers, The White House (2015 — 2016)
• Assistant Professor NYU Stern School of Business (2009 — 2015)
• PhD Candidate Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley (2004 — 2009)
• Associate Analysis Group (2004 — 2004)
• Project Manager Massachusetts Department of Economic Development (2001 — 2002)
• Strategy Intern Corillian Corporation (2000 — 2000)
• Project Manager US International Trade Co (1997 — 1999)