Dr Rekha (Rao) Nicholson
+44 (0) 1225 383821
BA, MSc, PhD
Job Title:
Lecturer in International Management
Subject Group:
Strategic and International Management
Key Research Interests:
Economics of Innovation, Comparative Strategy and Business in Emerging Markets, BRICS
Research Interests
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Telecommunication, a Master’s degree in Software Engineering and a doctorate degree in Economics and Management. My PhD thesis investigated the role of business strategy in firm performance. I have also been involved in several projects as a junior researcher, namely, PRIN 2006, Azioni Italia-Spagna, Programma Vigoni Italia-Germania and DIME - EU project. Whilst, pursuing my post doc at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for innovation and entrepreneurship at Imperial College, I looked at development of several successful public private partnerships in India. I have also studied successful cross-border acquisitions by several Indian companies; and creation of value in project-based businesses in India.
Currently I am looking at innovation and value creation in Base of pyramid businesses around the world. Also, I am keenly following the development of several successful public private partnerships in India. I welcome PhD applications in these areas.
Publications
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Refereed journal papers
Rao Nicholson R & Salaber J (Forthcoming 2013) The motives and performance of cross-border acquirers from emerging economies: Comparison between Chinese and Indian firms. International Business Review
Coad A & Rao R (2011) The firm-level employment effects of innovations in high-tech US manufacturing industries. Journal of Evolutionary Economics. 21(2):255-283 DOI:10.1007/s00191-010-0209-x
Coad A/, Rao R & Tamagni F (2011) Growth processes of Italian manufacturing firms, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics. 22(1):54-70. DOI: 10.1016/j.strueco.2010.09.001
Coad A & Rao R (2010) R&D and firm growth rate variance. Economics Bulletin 30(1):702-708.
Coad A & Rao R (2010) Firm growth and R&D expenditure. Economics of Innovation and New Technology. 19(2):127 – 145. DOI: 10.1080/10438590802472531
Coad A & Rao R (2008) Innovation and Firm Growth in ‘Complex Technology’ Sectors: A Quantile Regression Approach. Research Policy. 37:633-648. DOI:N/A
Kristinsson K & Rao R (2008) Interactive Learning or Technology Transfer as a way to Catch-Up? Analysing the Wind Energy sectors in Denmark and India. Industry and Innovation. 15:297-320. DOI:N/A
Coad A & Rao R (2006) Innovation and market value: a quantile regression analysis. Economics Bulletin. 15(13):1-15
Book Chapters
Rao. R. 2009. Institutional factors and knowledge co-evolution for developing the wind energy industry in India, Wind Power: Alternative Energy Source by Icfai, India
