She received her Ph.D. in Management from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Her research is driven by the confluence of politics and markets. She examines how government institutions (or the lack of them) influence economic activity and the international investment strategy of firms. Her research addresses issues surrounding international property rights in the technology, petrochemical, and other sectors. Her research has received recognition at international conferences in International Business and Management, and her recent work is forthcoming at the Journal of Conflict Resolution.