Frank Fossen, professor of economics in the College of Business and the Charles N. Mathewson Professor in Entrepreneurship, has taken on a new academic service role as the field editor for “Economics of Entrepreneurship” at the Journal of Business Venturing, a leading journal in the entrepreneurship field.  

Fossen said one of the most rewarding aspects of the role is the opportunity to collaborate with scholars from around the world. “The best thing about my new role as the field editor is that it allows me to engage with fantastic scholars worldwide, who are brilliant authors, reviewers and fellow editors passionate about entrepreneurship research,” he said.  

His research at the University centers on the economics of entrepreneurship, with a focus on analyzing large databases and working with research partners nationally and internationally. He brings this work directly into the classroom through the “Economics of Entrepreneurship” course he developed for undergraduate and graduate students.  

Fossen noted that the editorial role helps him stay connected to the latest developments in entrepreneurship research.  

“Being the editor for this field in the leading entrepreneurship journal keeps me informed about what is happening at the research frontier, and this spills over into my research and teaching,” he said. He added that this connection supports ongoing work in the College, including efforts within the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneurship minor.  

Entrepreneurship research, Fossen said, matters far beyond his discipline. “To understand how entrepreneurs make their decisions and their roles in the economy, you need insights from economics, management, finance, psychology, and other disciplines,” he said. “And of course, many entrepreneurs, including students, develop great ideas coming from engineering, computer science or other sciences.” 

Fossen’s editorial work keeps him closely connected to research developments across these areas, and those insights continue to inform both his teaching and ongoing projects within the College.