Pauli PakarinenView profile
Research Fellow
Pauli Pakarinen is an Academy Research Fellow at the Department of Management Studies, Aalto University. His research focuses on organizational theory, regulatory policy, and the intersection of technology with work and society. He holds a Doctoral Thesis from Aalto University (2019) titled Essays on Economic Rationalities , exploring central banking and economic decision-making frameworks. His work bridges economics, management studies, and social sciences, addressing topics like AI limitations, data work practices, and the theoretical pluralism in professions. Key research interests include: Professions and organizational behavior Regulatory failures and institutional imprinting Artificial intelligence's societal impacts Data-driven work environments Notable projects include the ongoing Work, Technology, and Organizational New Constellations (2024–2028), a comparative field study examining work in data-intensive contexts. His articles have explored themes such as 'relational expertise' and the challenges of theoretical coherence in professional studies.



