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Jonathan Levy is a Professor at Sciences Po's Centre for History (CHSP), specializing in U.S. history, capitalism, and economic systems. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and previously served as the James Westfall Thompson Professor at the University of Chicago and as professor at Princeton University. He has held visiting positions at L'École des hautes études en sciences sociales and the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa (Ciampi Chair).
His research explores the intersections of economic systems, environmental history, and risk management, with active projects on climate change history in Houston and a global history of money. Primary interests include:
- Evolution of American capitalism
- Monetary systems and financial risk
- U.S. socio-economic development
- Climate history and environmental economics
Levy has received major academic honors including:
- Triple 2013 OAH recognition for Freaks of Fortune (Turner, Craven & Hawley Prizes)
- Cromwell Book Prize for legal history
- Chronicle of Higher Education 'Most Influential Books' designation
He co-edits Critical Historical Studies and mentors graduate students in U.S. history and economic history. No specific grants or lab affiliations are mentioned.
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