Douglas A. Irwin

Douglas A. Irwin is the John French Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College. He specializes in U.S. trade policy, globalization, and economic history. His research focuses on historical trade policies, including the Smoot-Hawley Tariff and the formation of the WTO. He has authored influential books like Clashing over Commerce and Free Trade Under Fire, recognized by The Economist and Foreign Affairs. Irwin is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.

Education: B.A., University of New Hampshire (1984); Ph.D., Columbia University (1988).

His work spans academic leadership, including serving as president of the Economic History Association (2023-24). Former roles include staff positions at the Reagan White House Council of Economic Advisers and the Federal Reserve Board.

Key contributions include analyzing historical trade policies and advising on contemporary globalization challenges. His recent focus includes trade reform in developing countries and the geopolitical implications of protectionism.