Richard Baldwin

Richard Baldwin is a Professor of International Economics at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland. He holds honorary doctorates from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2014), the University of St. Gallen (2012), and the Turku School of Economics and Business Administration (2005). His academic career includes roles as Editor-in-Chief of VoxEU.org, President of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR, 2014-2018), and visiting professorships at MIT, Oxford, and EPFL. Baldwin's research focuses on global economic policy, international trade, globalization, and the impact of digital technology on labor markets and trade dynamics.

Educated at MIT (PhD, Economics), the London School of Economics (MSc), and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (BA), his work bridges economics and political economy to address modern globalization challenges. Key publications include The Great Convergence (2016) and The Globotics Upheaval (2019), which explore technological disruption and global economic shifts. He advises governments and international organizations on trade policy, global supply chains, and the future of work.

Baldwin's research interests span AI-driven automation, telework globalization, and the geopolitical implications of trade conflicts. He is a frequent speaker on global economic trends and has been recognized as a leading voice in international economics, including being named a Schumpeter-Haberler Distinguished Fellow in 2021.