George R. G. Clarke

George R. G. Clarke is an Associate Professor at the A.R. Sanchez Jr. School of Business, Texas A&M International University. His research is deeply engaged with development economics, political economy, and institutional reform, with extensive collaboration with the World Bank, IMF, and other international institutions.

His research interests focus on development economics, particularly financial sector reform, corporate governance, privatization, and infrastructure regulation. He has conducted empirical studies across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, analyzing how ownership, competition, and governance affect access to credit, firm performance, and public service delivery. His work often employs innovative methodologies to address survey bias and data reliability in developing contexts.

The trends in his scholarly publications show a consistent focus on institutional economics and policy evaluation, particularly regarding foreign investment, banking reform, and corruption. His recent work extends into digital inclusion and sensitive survey topics, reflecting evolving interests in data quality and technology’s role in development.

While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his high citation count (top 1,872 on SSRN) and prolific publication record in policy-oriented journals and working papers indicate significant scholarly impact.

Dr. Clarke has collaborated extensively with leading economists such as Robert Cull, Lixin Colin Xu, Scott Wallsten, and Philip Keefer. His work often involves advising on or contributing to large-scale policy research, particularly through the World Bank. Though no specific grants are mentioned, his frequent co-authorship on World Bank policy papers suggests involvement in funded research initiatives.

He has contributed to the development of major research databases, such as the Database of Political Institutions and the Telecommunications and Electricity Regulation Database, supporting institutional analysis in developing countries.