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Ezequiel Reficco is an Associate Professor at ESCP Business School's Madrid campus, specializing in Management. Previously, he served as Associate Professor at EGADE Business School (Tecnológico de Monterrey) and Chair of the Strategy Department at Universidad de Los Andes School of Management (Bogotá, Colombia). His academic journey includes a post-doctoral fellowship and Senior Researcher role at Harvard Business School (2001–2008). He co-authored books with Harvard University Press and published extensively in journals like the Journal of Business Ethics and Harvard Business Review . He is recognized globally for his research output, ranking among the top 10% of SSRN authors and #108 in Colombia's most cited researchers (2015). His research focuses on responsible management education, corporate social responsibility (CSR), inclusive business models, and strategic cross-sector partnerships. Key areas include leveraging business strategies to address poverty (BoP markets), fostering sustainability through innovation, and redesigning educational curricula for ethical leadership. His work bridges theory and practice, with consulting engagements for multilateral organizations and corporations like Inditex (owner of Zara). Notable achievements include awards from Universidad de Los Andes and Tecnológico de Monterrey for research excellence. He actively contributes to policy debates on social entrepreneurship and global development, emphasizing Latin American contexts. His recent articles highlight trends toward integrating CSR into core business operations and rethinking educational frameworks to address global challenges. Professional roles beyond academia include membership in Inditex's Social Council, advising on ethical practices and sustainability initiatives. His career reflects a commitment to aligning business strategies with societal impact, particularly in underserved markets and developing regions.

• Responsible Management Education
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Social Entrepreneurship
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Esther Duflo is the Abdul Latif Jameel Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics at MIT's Department of Economics. She co-founded and co-directs the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and holds the Chaire Pauvreté et politiques publiques at the Collège de France. A graduate of École Normale Supérieure (Paris) and MIT (PhD, 1999), her work focuses on experimental approaches to combat poverty through health, education, financial inclusion, environment, and governance research. She received the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics for her experimental methods in development economics, alongside Abhijit Banerjee and Michael Kremer. Other honors include the John Bates Clark Medal (2010), MacArthur Fellowship (2009), and Princess of Asturias Award (2015). Duflo has advised governments and international bodies, including the U.S. President’s Global Development Council (2013–2021). Her books Poor Economics and Good Economics for Hard Times popularized her research. She also authored children’s books explaining poverty, aiming to demystify socioeconomic challenges for younger audiences.

• Development Economics
• Global Poverty
• Health Economics
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Benjamin Marx is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Boston University and an affiliated researcher at Sciences Po's Department of Economics. He is also affiliated with CEPR, NBER, BREAD, J-PAL, and AALIMS. Marx holds a PhD in Economics from MIT (2018). His research focuses on political economy and development, with a particular emphasis on elections, religion, and state-building in global and historical contexts. He explores how political institutions, cultural factors, and historical processes shape economic development, including topics like democratic accountability, religious politics, and urban poverty. Education: PhD in Economics, MIT, 2018 Research Interests: Political Economy of Elections and Democracy Religion and Political Institutions Historical State-Building Ethnic Favoritism and Discrimination Urban Poverty Dynamics Awards: Oliver Williamson Best Conference Paper Award (SIOE 2022) Grants & Collaborations: Co-author on projects funded by J-PAL, NBER, and the French National Research Agency (ANR) Collaborations with institutions like Sciences Po, Harvard, and MIT His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, often leveraging historical and global datasets to analyze institutional and cultural drivers of development.

• Political Economy
• Development Economics
• Religion and Politics
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Vianney Dequiedt is a Professor of Economics at Université Clermont Auvergne, affiliated with the School of Economics and associated with research entities like CERDI (Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur le Développement International) and FERDI (Fondation pour les Études et Recherches sur le Développement International). He holds a PhD from Université de Toulouse 1 (2002) and an Agrégation in Economic Sciences (2008). PhD, Université de Toulouse 1 Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches, Université de Toulouse 1 Agrégation de Sciences Économiques His research spans international development economics , industrial organization , game theory , and environmental policy , with recent work focusing on carbon taxation in shipping, global public goods financing , and resource allocation in commodity-dependent economies. Articles like 'Pool Patents to Get COVID Vaccines to All' and 'Mutual Supervision in Preshipment Inspection' highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Key publication trends include policy design for climate and development, R&D incentives , and information asymmetry in markets. He has contributed to journals such as Nature , American Economic Review , and Journal of Development Economics . Administrative roles include Scientific Director of Labex IDGM+ and leadership positions at Université Clermont Auvergne. He has served as a Visiting Scholar at the World Bank and IMF.

• Economics
• International Development
• Game Theory
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Assen Slim is a Professor of Economics at Inalco (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales) , focusing on International Economics , Eastern European Economics , and Environmental Economics . He is affiliated with the Europe-Eurasia Research Center (CREE – EA4513) and the CESSMA (UMR 245) research center, with expertise in post-socialist transition , cryptocurrencies , and green growth . His work bridges economic theory, policy analysis, and international development, particularly in Eastern Europe and emerging economies.

• International Economics
• Eastern European Economics
• Monetary Economics
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Dominique Méda is a French University Professor and Director of the IRISSO research center since 2014. Her work focuses on social and employment policies, ecological transition, and post-growth economics. Previously, she held roles at the Centre for Employment Studies and Paris Dauphine University. Key Themes: Labor sociology, wealth measurement beyond GDP, digital platform regulation, gender and work, work-life balance Public Engagement: Monthly columnist for Le Monde (since 2018), France Culture radio contributor Her research bridges labor law, economic paradigms, and social policy innovation. She critiques technological progress myths and advocates for redefining prosperity in ecological contexts. Scientific Impact: Frequent contributor to journals like Mouvements , International Labour Review , and Transfer . Collaborates with institutions across Europe and Canada. Laboratories: Leads IRISSO (Research Institute on Social Issues), fostering interdisciplinary work on employment and ecological transitions.

• Social Policy
• Employment Studies
• Ecological Transition
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Khaireddine Mouakhar is a Professor of Strategy at EM Normandie since 2013, serving as President & CEO of EM Normandie's UAE subsidiary . He holds a PhD in Management Science from Université de Caen-Normandie (2012), focusing on institutional pressures and strategic behavior of firms. Education : PhD in Management (2012), Université de Caen-Normandie Research Focus : Strategic behavior of firms and business models Digital transformation and quantitative methods Environmental sustainability and ESG practices Cryptocurrency market dynamics and blockchain applications Recent Articles Trends : Explores intersections of technology (blockchain, digital finance) with sustainability and governance Analyzes CEO behaviors and governance effects on CSR performance Examines pandemic impacts on financial markets and green investments Professional Roles : Managing Director (UAE subsidiary) Teaches strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation Previously held roles in curriculum design, e-learning coordination, and academic management Key Contributions : Over 25 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Management of Environmental Quality and Journal of Risk Finance Research on open-source business models and hybrid organizational strategies

• Strategic Management
• Business Models
• Digital Transformation
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Clément Mazet-Sonilhac is an Assistant Professor at Bocconi University and an associate researcher at the Collège de France's Economics of Innovation Lab and the Innocenzo Gasparini Institute for Economic Research (IGIER). He previously worked as a Research Economist at Banque de France and visited MIT Sloan under David Thesmar. He earned his PhD from Sciences Po, Paris in 2021 under Thomas Chaney. His research focuses on technological change and financial intermediation, employing applied econometrics, structural modeling, and machine learning. Key areas include innovation, climate change impacts on financial markets, and poverty reduction strategies. His work bridges macroeconomic analysis with microeconomic behavior, addressing topics such as banking dynamics, tax policies, and digital infrastructure effects on outsourcing. Recent articles explore credit market frictions, NGO campaigns against fossil fuels, and the macroeconomic implications of corporate tax cuts. His analyses of broadband expansion and North Sea oil innovation highlight intersections of technology and economic structures. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, and he has not listed advisees. His affiliations include Bocconi's IGIER and the Collège de France's interdisciplinary labs.

• Technological Change
• Financial Intermediation
• Econometrics
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Lynsey Elizabeth Hollywood is a Senior Lecturer at Ulster University Business School and Manager of the Food & Drink Business Development Centre. She holds a PhD in food marketing from Ulster University (awarded 2008) and a First Class Honours BSc in Consumer Studies. Her academic career began after completing her PhD in 2009, with a position as Lecturer in Business Strategy, followed by a Research Fellow position at Queens University Belfast's Global Institute for Food Security (2010-2012), before returning to Ulster University. Her research portfolio centers on food marketing, consumer food choice, and food safety. She has served as Principal Investigator on multiple significant projects including the Food Standards Agency investigation into food retail promotions in Northern Ireland, safefood-funded studies on cooking skills across Ireland, and research on consumer use of meat thermometers that informed national safety campaigns. Her methodological expertise includes survey design, qualitative NVivo analysis, focus groups, interviews, and observation studies. Dr. Hollywood currently supervises five PhD students working on projects related to food marketing, consumer insight, food poverty, and product development. She serves as Course Director for the MSc Food Design and Innovation program and teaches modules including Consumer Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Food and the Media, Product Development, and Food Retailing. Distinguished Research Fellow Award (2018) Impact Excellence Awards for Research (2018) Impact Excellence Awards (2017) UUSU Inspirational Lecturer of the Year (2016) Civic Ambassador Pin (2020) She is actively involved in professional networks including Belfast Food Network's Food Poverty steering group, the Chartered Institute of Marketing (as a volunteer), and the Women in Business Network. Her research contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals related to food security and sustainable consumption.

• Food Marketing
• Consumer Food Choice
• Food Safety
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Bruno Cousin is an Associate Professor at Sciences Po's Urban School , affiliated with the Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) and serving as the College Head of the Department of Sociology across Sciences Po’s seven campuses. He is the Holder and Scientific Director of the Chair of Cities, Housing, Real Estate , focusing on urban sociology , elite sociability , and international comparative studies . His research examines inequality , segregation , and the practices of upper classes in global cities like Paris and Milan. Previously a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard University and lecturer at the University of Lille , he contributes to the UrbEur doctoral program at the University of Milan-Bicocca . His work spans residential segregation , spatial justice , and elite social networks , with recent publications on economic elites , super-rich housing , and urban electoral dynamics . His research themes include comparative urban sociology , elite self-interest , and global inequality . He co-edited D'une ville à l'autre , analyzing international urban comparisons , and authored Les riches sont convaincus de savoir ce que pensent les pauvres , exploring elite perceptions of poverty. His methodological approaches combine ethnographic observation , interviews , and comparative analysis . As part of the Cities are Back in Town group, he investigates urban renewal and residential patterns of elites. His international collaborations include studies on super-rich geographies and islamophobia in Italy. Current projects include World Elite Database (WED) analyses and global super-bourgeoisie research, reflecting his commitment to transnational sociological inquiry .

• Urban Sociology
• Sociology of Elites
• Upper Classes and Inequalities
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Sandrine Lardic is a University Professor of Economic Sciences at the University of Le Havre, France, and serves as Director of the Economic Research Laboratory (EDEHN - EA 7263). Her research focuses on public policy analysis, development economics, and environmental economics. She leads the EDEHN team, which specializes in interdisciplinary studies of economic governance, crisis management, and sustainable development. Key research interests include the economic impacts of state-owned enterprises, corruption in public institutions, labor market vulnerabilities during crises, and the design of equitable public policies. Her work frequently addresses issues in South Africa and other developing regions, examining topics like resource allocation, environmental sustainability, and the socio-economic consequences of pandemics. Selected publications highlight contributions to Economic Modelling , Environmental Research Letters , and The Hague Journal of Diplomacy , with a focus on policy implications for inequality reduction and institutional effectiveness. She actively participates in international conferences and supervises doctoral research through the Normandy Doctoral School of Economics and Management.

• Economic Sciences
• Public Policy Analysis
• Development Economics
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Nicolas Himounet is a permanent lecturer-researcher at the University of Le Havre, affiliated with the EDEHN Economic Research Laboratory (EA 7263) and the Faculty of International Affairs. His work centers on the Economic Analysis of Public Policies , addressing themes such as environmental economics, development economics, labor economics, and regional/urban policies. Research Themes: Environmental regulation, industrial externalities, food policy, disaster recovery, and urban economics. Laboratory: EDEHN organizes monthly seminars and collaborates on interdisciplinary studies. His recent publications analyze historical and contemporary policy challenges in sectors like sugar production, pesticide regulation, and post-crisis urban food systems, emphasizing the intersection of economics, ethics, and governance.

• Public Policy Analysis
• Environmental Economics
• Development Economics
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Alejandro Allera Mercadillo is an Assistant Professor at Montpellier Business School, specializing in Operations, Information, & Decisions. With over 20 years of experience across private, public, and academic sectors, he focuses on International Business, Sustainability, and Leadership. He previously held director roles in master’s and bachelor’s programs in International Business at TEC de Monterrey. Education: Two master’s degrees (Politics & Public Management, Enterprise Economy) and a business administration degree (Marketing). Holds specialized diplomas in Finance, International Trade Policy, and Sustainability. Extensive coursework in International Business Strategy and Supply Chain Management. Research interests include Supply Chain Sustainability, Sustainable Entrepreneurship, and cross-sector collaboration. His recent work explores innovative economic systems and case studies on global trade dynamics. Prior public sector roles include leadership at Jalisco’s Foreign Trade Institute and the American Chamber of Commerce. Teaching disciplines cover International Strategy, Logistics, and Sustainable Supply Chains. Active as a business consultant since 2008, supporting SMEs in global market entry and strategic planning.

• International Business
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Sustainable Entrepreneurship
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Daniel Lacerda is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of People and Organizations at MBS Education. He holds a PhD in Organization Studies from Lancaster University (UK). His research focuses on poverty, inequality, and disadvantaged spaces such as favelas, alongside transformations in higher education. Key areas of interest include public management, business ethics, and humanities, with a critical lens on organizational theory. Education: PhD in Organization Studies from Lancaster University (UK). Teaching disciplines include Humanities, Management, and Organization Theory. Research themes encompass social networks as political tools, NGO management, and the political economy of territorial inequality. Recent articles explore resistance coalitions, neoliberalism in public universities, and militaristic management paradigms. His work bridges organizational practices with broader societal issues like spatial inequality and global poverty alleviation strategies. Advising and Grants: No specific students or grants listed, but research projects include critical studies of global South development, entrepreneurial agency, and post-bureaucratic governance models.

• Poverty and Inequality
• Organization Theory
• Public Management
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Dr. Thi Ngoc Tu Le is the Head of Research and International Relations at Hoa Sen University, Vietnam. Her expertise lies in Development Economics, Women’s Empowerment, and Sustainable Urban Mobility. She specializes in quantitative analysis using microdata, big data, satellite data, and GIS tools. Education: PhD in Economics (Germany, supported by Vietnam Government Scholarship) MBA from La Trobe University, Australia Research Focus: Examines gender dimensions in transport infrastructure, environmental impacts on households, and women’s economic empowerment. Her work highlights how transport systems can reduce time poverty and enhance access to economic opportunities for women. Key Projects: Critical analysis of Ho Chi Minh City Metro Railway Project’s gender inclusivity FFJ/Fondation Michelin Chair collaboration on gender-responsive transport policies Awards & Recognition: Returning Expert on Gender Equality (GIZ/CIM, 2020-2022) Multiple scholarships for advanced studies in Germany and Australia Grants & Collaboration: Active in interdisciplinary research teams addressing urban mobility, climate resilience, and gender equality in development projects.

• Development Economics
• Women's Empowerment
• Sustainable Urban Mobility
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