Birger Wernerfelt
- Born:
- January 13, 1945, Oslo, Norway
- Nationality:
- Norwegian
- Profession(s):
- Economist, Academic, Professor
Early Life and Education
- Received a Cand. Oecon. degree from the University of Oslo.
- Earned a PhD from Harvard University.
Career and Major Achievements
- Professor of Strategy at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
- Previously a faculty member at the University of Michigan and Northwestern University.
- Known for pioneering work in resource-based view (RBV) of the firm.
- His research significantly impacted strategic management theory.
Notable Works
- Wrote extensively on strategic management, resource-based view, and competitive advantage.
- Published influential articles in leading academic journals such as Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Journal.
- His key publication "A Resource-Based View of the Firm" (1984) is a highly cited and foundational piece in strategic management. Analyzing Birger Wernerfelt biography books reveals the impact of this work on later academic thought.
Legacy and Impact
Birger Wernerfelt's work on the resource-based view has fundamentally shaped the field of strategic management. His research continues to influence academic thinking and business practices worldwide. He is recognized as a leading scholar in strategic management theory.