Tim Bartley

Tim Bartley is a Professor at Georgetown University, holding dual appointments in Earth Commons and the Department of Sociology. His research focuses on sustainability standards, environmental justice, and transnational governance. He previously taught at Washington University in St. Louis and held visiting roles at institutions like the Max Planck Institute. Bartley's work examines global production networks, private regulation, and the interplay between corporate practices and state intervention. His 2018 book Rules without Rights won the Harold and Margaret Sprout Award for its analysis of labor and environmental standards in Indonesia and China. Current research explores perceptions of distant environmental problems and EU regulatory change. He has served as Chair of the ASA’s Organizations, Occupations, and Work section and coordinates the Regulation & Governance network.

Education: PhD from University of Arizona. Research interests include labor rights, environmental policy, and transnational private regulation. Awards include recognition for contributions to global sociology and environmental studies. His publications span journals like American Sociological Review and Annual Review of Sociology, addressing topics from corporate social responsibility to digital surveillance.