EIBA 2022
Conference Tracks & Track Chairs
Rolv Petter Amdam, BI Norwegian Business School, Norway
Teresa da Silva Lopes, University of York, United Kingdom
International Business research includes a small but expanding stream of literature with a historical dimension. This may be research that applies theory from International Business to historical data, uses archival data and historical methodology, or aims to develop theory based on historical studies. This track aims to attract scholars that aim at exploring the possibilities of using historical data and methodology to develop theory related to the academic field of International Business. The use of history in International Business is a relevant topic for the development of IB as an academic field in general, as well as for the understanding of how to develop a sustainable world. The track has an open and inclusive approach to research that intends to explore the richness that is embedded in past experiences and data to explore, develop, or test International Business theory. Among the non-exclusive list of topics that could be addressed within this broader umbrella are: