Eric Beinhocker

Eric Beinhocker is a Professor of Public Policy Practice at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, and founder/Executive Director of the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET Oxford) at the Oxford Martin School. He is also a Supernumerary Fellow in Economics at Oriel College and an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute.

• Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
• Institute for New Economic Thinking, Oxford Martin School
• Santa Fe Institute (External Professor)
• Oriel College (Supernumerary Fellow)
• McKinsey & Company (18-year career, Strategy and Sustainability Practices)

His research spans complexity economics, climate and energy policy, economic inequality, and financial systems, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to creating sustainable, just economies. Recent work includes modeling clean energy transitions, collaboration dynamics, and financial regulation impacts on net-zero goals.

Key article trends reveal expertise in climate econometrics, agent-based modeling, social contracts, and technological innovation. Collaborations include leading complexity economists like J. Doyne Farmer and institutions such as the OECD and Nature journals.

He advises on economic paradigm shifts, having authored the influential book The Origin of Wealth, and frequently contributes to Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. His educational background combines Dartmouth College and Mit Sloan School.