David Hsu
Richard A. Sapp Professor; Professor of Management · The Wharton School · University of Pennsylvania
Quick answer: David Hsu is Richard A. Sapp Professor; Professor of Management at University of Pennsylvania. David Hsu shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Short stay opportunity at Wharton for advanced doctoral or post-doctoral students:
David Hsu recruits year-round for short stay visiting scholars whose research interests are in the domain of entrepreneurship and innovation. The ideal candidate would be self-funded and propose a specific topic of study (potentially involving collaborative development) and duration of visit to the Wharton School.
Research interests
intellectual property rights, start-up innovation, strategies for commercializing technological innovation, venture capital
Selected publications (since 2023)
<li><p>Liinus Hietaniemi and <a href="/profile/dhsu">David Hsu</a> (Working), <strong><a href="https://faculty.wharton.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Employee-Equity-Workforce.pdf" target="_blank">Employee Equity and Workforce Outcomes in Startups: Evidence from Binding Wage Constraints</a></strong>.</p><p><strong>Abstract: </strong>How do binding wage constraints reshape ownership allocation in startups, and what are the consequences for workforce outcomes? Using population wide administrative data on Finnish startups (2006–2022), we study how mandated wage floors affect employee equity and worker mobility. We exploit staggered introductions and removals of collective bargaining agreement extensions that impose binding wage floors on previously uncovered firms, generating plausibly
Frequently asked questions
Is David Hsu hiring PhD students at University of Pennsylvania?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, David Hsu's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Short stay opportunity at Wharton for advanced doctoral or post-doctoral students:
David Hsu recruits year-round for short stay visiting scholars whose research interests are in the domain of entrepr.
What does David Hsu research?
intellectual property rights, start-up innovation, strategies for commercializing technological innovation, venture capital
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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