Kenneth Moure

Kenneth Moure, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of History, Classics, and Religion at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on modern French economic history, particularly the political and diplomatic dimensions of economic crises in 20th-century Europe. He teaches courses on the history of capitalism, Paris, and the global history of World War II, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining primary sources, historical analysis, and cultural representations like literature and film.

His research explores France’s experiences with shortages, black markets, and economic controls during and after World War II. Key works include Marché Noir: The Economy of Survival in Second World War France (Cambridge University Press, 2023), analyzing black market dynamics, and studies on food rationing, consumer culture, and postwar economic policies. Current projects examine food supply in Occupied Europe and postwar shortages.

Publications span scholarly articles and edited volumes, with themes ranging from Vichy France’s monetary policy to postwar economic sovereignty. His work bridges economic history with cultural and social perspectives, highlighting how ordinary people navigated crises through survival strategies and resistance.

No students or formal grants are listed in the provided materials. His academic contributions focus on deepening understanding of economic crises’ societal impacts, with a particular emphasis on France’s 20th-century challenges.