Since 1991, he has taught finance in Paris at ESCP-EAP, European School of Management, specializing in general corporate finance, financial theory and international finance. His research interests include the management of long-term research projects, corporate governance, business history, and political risk. Author of National Cultures and International Competition: The Experience of Schering AG, 18511950 (Cambridge University Press, 2002), Dr. Kobrak has published in several journals, notably Enterprise and Society; Accounting, Business & Financial History, and Entreprises et Histoire. He holds a BA in Philosophy from Rutgers University, and an MA (History), Mphil (History), MBA (Finance and Accounting), and PhD (History) degrees from Columbia University.