David O'Neill

Professor of AI/Policy, Gordon School of Business, Swiss Institute of Artificial Intelligence

David O’Neill is a Professor of AI/Policy at the Gordon School of Business, SIAI, based in Switzerland. His work explores the intersection of AI, quantitative finance, and policy-oriented educational design, with particular attention to executive-level and institutional learning frameworks.

In addition to his academic role, he oversees the operational and financial administration of SIAI’s education programs in Europe, contributing to governance, compliance, and the integration of AI methodologies into policy and investment-oriented curricula.

David O'Neill Aug 20, 2025 03:26

Strategic Knowledge, State Purse: Why Area Studies Rise When Great Powers Expand

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The EduTimes editorial team, in collaboration with SIAI’s Global School of Business (GSB). While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.