Carl Wennerlind

Carl Wennerlind is a Professor of History at Barnard College, specializing in early modern European history with a focus on intellectual history and political economy. His research explores the historical development of monetary theory, credit systems, and the interplay between economic ideology and natural resource management.

• Specializes in 17th-18th century capitalist systems
• Examines money as a cultural and philosophical artifact
• Investigates Sweden's economic modernization efforts
• Currently researching Linnaean natural science link to capitalism

His publications span journals like Journal of Political Economy, American Historical Review and edited volumes. Recent work examines material capitalism history (2024) and scarcity-climate crisis connections (2023). Key themes include financial revolution dynamics, economic semiotics, and natural knowledge's role in empire-building.

Scientific awards include:

• Warren Samuels Prize (2012)
• History of Economics Society Best Article Prize (2006)
• European Society for the History of Economic Thought award (2006)

Research funding includes NEH, ACLS, and Swedish foundations. Courses cover topics ranging from foundational European history surveys to specialized seminars on capitalism, money history, and political economy debates. Current projects include a monograph on Swedish political economy and a comprehensive history of capitalism discourse.