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Pol Antràs serves as the Robert G. Ory Professor of Economics at Harvard University, where he has been a faculty member since 2003. He holds significant research affiliations as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), where he directed the International Trade and Organization Working Group, and as a Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). He also contributes to the Barcelona School of Economics as a member of its Scientific Council. His academic foundation includes a BA and MSc in Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona and a PhD in Economics from MIT (2003). Antràs specializes in international economics and applied theory, with recent research focusing on global value chains, the interplay between globalization and interest rates, market power in global markets, and international relations. His work examines how firms organize cross-border production, the implications for trade policy, and the structural transformations in international trade following events like pandemics. He bridges rigorous theoretical modeling with empirical analysis to address contemporary economic challenges. His publication record reveals a sustained focus on the evolution of global trade architecture, particularly the rise of production networks and their vulnerability to disruptions. Recent work explores unconventional intersections such as monetary policy's impact on trade flows and the political economy of ideology-driven foreign influence. His major scientific distinctions include: Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2007) Fundación Banco Herrero Prize (2009) Fellow of the Econometric Society (2015) Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2024) As Editor of the Quarterly Journal of Economics (2015-2020) and contributor to multiple editorial boards, Antràs shapes scholarly discourse in economics. His research is institutionally supported through NBER and CEPR affiliations, though specific grant details aren't publicly itemized. He maintains an active role in mentoring graduate students at Harvard. He drives collaborative research through leadership in the NBER's International Trade and Organization Working Group and CEPR's research networks, fostering international scholarly exchange on trade and globalization.

• International Economics
• Applied Theory
• Global Value Chains
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M. Granger Morgan is the Hamerschlag University Professor of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University , with appointments in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy , Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering , and H. John Heinz III College . He co-directs the NSF Center for Climate and Energy Decision Making and the Electricity Industry Center at CMU. Education: Ph.D., Applied Physics and Information Science, University of California, San Diego (1969) M.S., Astronomy and Space Science, Cornell University (1965) B.A., Physics, Harvard College (1963) His research spans science, technology, and public policy with focus areas in energy systems , climate change mitigation , electric grid resilience , and uncertainty characterization in policy analysis . Recent publications analyze hydrogen market barriers , carbon sequestration timelines , and interdependent energy infrastructure risks . Scientific leadership includes: Member, National Academy of Sciences Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Co-chair, NAS Report Review Committee Board member, International Risk Governance Council Foundation Advisory Board, E.ON Energy Research Center, RWTH Aachen DOE Electricity Advisory Committee member Former EPA Science Advisory Board Chair Fellow of AAAS, IEEE, and Society for Risk Analysis Contact: Office 5220 Wean Hall, Phone 412-268-2672, Email granger.morgan@andrew.cmu.edu

• Energy Systems
• Climate Change Policy
• Risk Analysis
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Chang-Tai Hsieh is the Phyllis and Irwin Winkelried Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is also a PCL Faculty Scholar with the university. His academic appointments include being a Research Associate for the National Bureau of Economic Research, a Senior Fellow at the Bureau for Research in Economic Analysis of Development, and a member of the Steering Group of the International Growth Center in London. His research interests focus on economic development, growth in Asia and Latin America, and applied economics, with particular expertise in macroeconomics. He has conducted extensive research on growth and development patterns across different regions, with special attention to China's economic transformation. His work examines resource allocation, innovation dynamics, trade policy impacts, and structural economic changes. Hsieh's recent publications reveal a strong focus on US-China economic relations, Chinese economic development, and the dynamics of innovation and growth. His research spans multiple subfields including trade policy, resource allocation, economic measurement, and the political economy of development. He has made significant contributions to understanding the economic transformation in East Asia, particularly regarding China's growth model and its implications for global trade. Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship Elected Member of Academia Sinica Two-time recipient of the Sun Ye-Fang Prize Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow of the Econometric Society Hsieh has been a visiting scholar at multiple Federal Reserve Banks (San Francisco, New York, and Minneapolis), the World Bank's Development Economics Group, and the Economic Planning Agency in Japan. He is also an active commentator on economic policy, with numerous opinion pieces published in Commonwealth Magazine, Project Syndicate, and other major outlets, particularly focusing on US-Taiwan-China economic relations and trade policy.

• Economic development
• Growth in Asia and Latin America
• Applied economics
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Isabelle Mejean serves as Professor in the Department of Economics at Sciences Po, specializing in international macroeconomics and international trade. Her prior academic appointments include Ecole Polytechnique, CEPII (Centre d'Etudes Prospectives et d'Informations Internationales), and the IMF Research Department. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Paris 1-Panthéon-Sorbonne (2006) Mejean's research explores micro-foundations of global trade systems, emphasizing firm-level adaptations to geopolitical shifts, environmental regulations, and supply chain disruptions. Her work bridges macroeconomic phenomena with granular trade data, investigating how carbon taxes reshape supply networks, how trade fragmentation affects economic security, and how labor market structures influence volatility resilience. This approach reveals critical mechanisms behind inflation transmission and policy spillovers across borders. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications shows consistent focus on empirical trade dynamics using French manufacturing datasets and global firm networks. Key trends include quantifying carbon leakage through supply chains, mapping shock propagation in firm-to-firm trade, and evaluating de-risking strategies amid geopolitical tensions. Her research directly informs contemporary debates on climate-trade policy coherence and energy security. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source material. Advising and Grants: Doctoral supervision activities and research funding sources remain unspecified in available records. Labs and Teams: Affiliation with specific research collectives or laboratories is not referenced in current institutional profiles.

• international macroeconomics
• international trade

Yuka Kobayashi is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in China and International Politics at SOAS University of London. Currently on leave as a British Academy Global Innovation Fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), she specializes in China's global governance strategies, economic diplomacy, and international law. Her research integrates fieldwork-based analysis of trade (Belt and Road Initiative/WTO), climate change, human rights, and technology. Education: LLB (Kyoto University, Public International Law specialization), MPhil & DPhil (Oxford University, International Relations). Research focuses on China's economic activities in Central Asia, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Pacific Islands, alongside UK-Japan collaborative projects on geopolitical partnerships. Key advisory roles include specialist advisor to the UK government (2021) and advisory board member for Stiftung Asienhaus (2019-2021). Publications span over two decades, addressing China's compliance with international trade norms, climate diplomacy, and evolving global governance frameworks. Supervises PhD students examining China's Pacific Island strategies and EU-China tech competition dynamics.

• International Relations
• International Law
• Global Governance
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Adrien Auclert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Stanford University. He holds prestigious research affiliations including Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and member of the French Council of Economic Analysis. His research centers on inequality, macroeconomics, and international economics with a focus on heterogeneous-agent models (HANK). He develops computational tools like the Sequence-Space Jacobian to analyze fiscal/monetary policy, debt relief, and global imbalances. His work bridges theoretical macroeconomics with urgent policy questions, particularly examining how distributional heterogeneity shapes aggregate economic dynamics. Recent publications reveal a dominant trend in studying household-level heterogeneity's role in macroeconomic transmission mechanisms. Auclert demonstrates how fiscal stimulus, monetary policy, and trade shocks propagate asymmetrically through income/wealth distributions, with significant implications for inequality dynamics and policy design in open economies. His scientific honors include: Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Policy Research Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research Member, French Council of Economic Analysis Auclert actively engages in policy formulation through the French Council of Economic Analysis, co-authoring influential notes on fiscal consolidation and monetary policy. He is co-organizing the upcoming SITE workshop "Macroeconomics in the Sequence Space" at Stanford (September 8-10, 2025), advancing methodological frontiers in heterogeneous-agent modeling.

• Inequality
• Macroeconomics
• International Economics
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Pinelopi (Penny) Koujianou Goldberg is the William Nordhaus Professor of Economics and Global Affairs at Yale University, with a joint appointment in the Department of Economics and the Jackson School of Global Affairs. She previously served as Chief Economist of the World Bank Group (2018–2020), President of the Econometric Society, and Editor-in-Chief of the American Economic Review . Her research focuses on applied microeconomics, development economics, and international trade, particularly on trade policies, gender disparities, informality, and poverty reduction. Education: PhD in Economics from Stanford University (1992); Diploma in Economics from the University of Freiburg, Germany (1986). Research Interests: Trade policies and their effects on inequality Gender gaps in labor force participation and entrepreneurship Informality and trade liberalization in developing economies Globalization dynamics and deglobalization trends Awards and Affiliations: Member of the National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences 2024 Distinguished CES (Munich) Fellow Guggenheim and Sloan Research Fellowships Affiliate of the Economic Growth Center at Yale Research associate at NBER, CEPR, IFS, and BREAD Grants and Policy Work: Goldberg has advised global institutions on trade policy, gender equity, and development. Her recent work emphasizes the economic impacts of protectionism and gender-based barriers to entrepreneurship. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with networks like NBER, CEPR, and BREAD to advance research on development, trade, and gender economics.

• Applied Microeconomics
• Development Economics
• International Trade
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Prof. Dr. Tobias Hofmann serves as a Visiting Professor at the European Integration Office within the Otto Suhr Institute for Political Science at the Free University of Berlin. His academic work centers on European Union studies, with particular expertise in EU policy-making, compliance mechanisms, and the political economy of European integration. Hofmann has been actively involved in teaching numerous courses related to the EU's political system, European integration theories, and comparative regionalism across multiple semesters from Winter 2006/07 through the upcoming Winter semester 2024/25. Hofmann's research focuses on the intricate relationship between EU law and national implementation, with special attention to patterns of compliance and non-compliance. His scholarly interests span European integration theory, EU institutional dynamics, and the transformative power of European policies on member states. He has extensively examined how national governments interact with EU legal frameworks, particularly in areas of economic governance, migration policy, and market regulation. The professor's work frequently employs longitudinal analysis to understand the temporal dimensions of EU policy implementation and enforcement. Analysis of Hofmann's publication record reveals a strong thematic focus on compliance mechanisms within the European Union, with particular attention to infringement proceedings, special interest influence, and the political economy of implementation. His research demonstrates a consistent analytical approach that combines institutional analysis with political economy perspectives, examining how domestic political considerations interact with supranational governance structures. The professor has published extensively on the European Parliament, EU law enforcement mechanisms, and the relationship between monetary policy compliance and fiscal behavior in the Eurozone. His work bridges theoretical insights from international relations with empirical analysis of EU governance processes. Hofmann has been involved in numerous research projects funded by external sources, including EU-LISTCO (2018-2021), EU-STRAT (2016-2019), and the Kolleg-Forschergruppe 'The Transformative Power of Europe' (2008-2018). His academic contributions extend to teaching a wide range of courses on European integration, EU political systems, and comparative regionalism, demonstrating his commitment to advancing both research and education in European studies.

• European Union Studies
• European Integration
• International Relations
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Elaine M Shenk is a Professor of Spanish and Chair of the Department of Languages and Linguistics at Saint Joseph's University. Her work focuses on sociolinguistic phenomena in language contact settings, emphasizing language ideologies, bilingualism, and policy debates across Puerto Rico and the United States. Education : PhD in Spanish-Linguistics from the University of Iowa; MA in Spanish-Linguistics from the University of New Mexico; BA in Liberal Arts from Eastern Mennonite University. Her research explores the symbolic values and political dimensions of language contact, with a focus on Puerto Rican communities, U.S. legislative discourse, and educational contexts. She examines metaphors in language-status dynamics, sociolinguistic variation in intermediate classrooms, and the historical evolution of language policies in Congressional bills. Recent publications address language ideologies in Puerto Rican migration, metaphors in language debates, and policy frameworks. These works span sub-fields like language legitimation campaigns, bilingual education strategies, and discourses on protectionism versus receptivity in language officialization. Scientific Awards : 2019 Ed Brady SJ Faith in Action Award 2019 Alpha Sigma Nu Teaching Award 2016 Honorable Mention, AATSP Outstanding Scholarly Publication Award Multiple research grants including the Michael J. Morris Grant (2014) Service-learning and curriculum development grants (2012-2010)

• Sociolinguistics
• Spanish in the U.S.
• Language Contact
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Thomas Oatley is a Professor and Corasaniti-Zondorak Chair of International Relations at Tulane University's Department of Political Science, housed within the School of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on American hegemony and international political economy, emphasizing the interplay between global economic structures and political dynamics. He teaches courses on international relations, globalization, and political economy, reflecting his expertise in these areas. His work addresses contemporary challenges such as climate change, financialization, and global governance, with a particular emphasis on how these issues intersect with power dynamics in the international system. Recent publications explore topics like the dual economy's impact on political polarization, the role of green industrial policy in climate politics, and the persistence of American hegemony in an evolving global landscape. Oatley's academic contributions span theoretical frameworks like complex interdependence and the political economy of currency systems. While no specific awards are listed, his prolific publication record underscores his influence in the field. He advises students in advanced courses such as Research Methods I and maintains active engagement through Tulane's interdisciplinary programs in New Orleans.

• American Hegemony
• International Political Economy
• Globalization
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Oksana Levkovych is an LSE Fellow in the Department of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She specializes in International Political Economy, focusing on systemic power transitions such as UK-US and US-China dynamics, and the interplay between economic ideas and policy decisions. She is affiliated with the International Political Economy Research Cluster and holds a PhD in International Relations from LSE, supervised by Dr James Morrison and Professor Peter Trubowitz. Her master’s degrees include Political Economy from King’s College London and English Culture from the University of Lisbon. Her research critically examines structural explanations of power shifts by emphasizing political contingency, leveraging archival methods to explore historical and contemporary debates on trade and global political economy. Notably, she investigates the UK and US-led post-war liberal order reconstruction, mercantilism's persistence, and drivers shaping US-China relations. Oksana has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the LSE Excellence in Education Award (2023-4) and dual Class Teacher Awards for Inspiring Teaching and Learning Development (2023-4 and 2024-5). She is actively involved in teaching courses such as The Politics of Economic Policy , International Political Economy , and The Political Economy of China’s Technological Rise . She is committed to academic mentoring and pastoral care but is currently unavailable to supervise MPhil/PhD students. Her expertise extends to qualitative research, historical archives, and the analysis of pivotal actors in systemic change.

• International Political Economy
• Power Transitions
• History of Political and Economic Thought
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Blayne Haggart is a Professor in Political Science at Brock University, Canada. His research focuses on the international political economy of knowledge, particularly intellectual property rights, data governance, and internet governance. He previously worked as a professional journalist and economist with the Parliamentary Information and Research Service before transitioning to academia. BA (Carleton University) MA (University of Toronto) MA (Carleton-NPSIA) PhD (Carleton University) Dr. Haggart's current research explores: International Political Economy frameworks Digital policy and governance Intellectual property rights in the digital age North American political economy dynamics Intersections between sports and politics His scholarly work has been published in leading journals including: Canadian Public Administration Telecommunications Policy Journal of Digital Media & Policy Journal of Information Policy Dr. Haggart serves as: Senior Fellow with the Centre for International Governance Innovation Associate Senior Fellow with the Käte Hamburger Kolleg/Centre for Global Cooperation Research

• International Political Economy
• International Relations
• Digital Policy
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Prof. Dr. Pamila Gupta is a Professor at WiSER (Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research), University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, since 2008. Beginning January 2023, she will transition to a Research Professorship at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, affiliated with the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies (CGAS). She earned her PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University. Education: PhD in Anthropology, Columbia University Her research spans Portuguese colonial history in India, Indian Ocean heritage, and affective dimensions of South African architecture. She examines visual cultures through Zanzibari photography archives and explores intersections of cosmopolitanism and creolization. Recent work focuses on historical ruptures in Zanzibar, including British protectionism, Omani sultanate, and post-1964 integration into Tanzania. The collected articles demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach, combining anthropology , visual theory , and historical ethnography to analyze topics such as water symbolism , urban mobility , and decolonization across Indian Ocean and African contexts. Methodologies include archival analysis, sensory studies, and material culture critique. Projects include a critical examination of Capital Art Studio's photographic archive in Zanzibar, tracing its role as visual curator of the island's transformation through British/Omani periods to contemporary tourism.

• Portuguese colonial history
• Jesuit missionary history
• Island studies
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Arianto Patunru is a Research Fellow at the Arndt-Corden Department of Economics within the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University (ANU). He joined ANU in 2012 and holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His roles include coordinating the ANU Indonesia Project, overseeing policy engagements such as the Australia-Indonesia High Level Policy Dialogue, and managing the Indonesia Project on COVID-19 initiatives. Patunru previously headed the Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM-FEUI) in Jakarta and taught economics at Universitas Indonesia. His research focuses on international trade, economic development, globalization, and policy analysis. He has published in journals like the American Journal of Agricultural Economics , Journal of Development Studies , and Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies , where he serves as an editor. Patunru frequently contributes to policy debates through op-eds in platforms like East Asia Forum and The Conversation , addressing issues such as Indonesia’s economic strategy, trade policies, and climate change. Key research themes include the impact of economic reforms (e.g., Indonesia’s Omnibus Law), trade policy dynamics, and the role of foreign investment. He has explored topics like labor share declines in manufacturing, environmental policy challenges, and vaccination strategies during the pandemic. Patunru’s work bridges academic analysis with practical policy advice, emphasizing Indonesia’s integration into global value chains and the need for balanced economic strategies.

• International Economics
• Economic Development
• Trade Policy
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Viral V. Acharya is the C.V. Starr Professor of Economics in the Department of Finance at New York University Stern School of Business. He is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a Research Affiliate at the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), and a Research Associate at the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI). He previously served as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (2017–2019), with responsibilities in monetary policy, financial markets, and financial stability. He is currently Director of Doctoral Education at NYU Stern (2025–), Advisor to the NYU Stern Henry Kaufman Initiative on Financial History (2023–2026), and a Scientific Advisor to the Sveriges Riksbank (2024–). He is also a member of the Climate-related Financial Risk Advisory Committee (CFRAC) of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (2023–2026), the Bellagio Group, and the Financial Advisory Roundtable of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Education: B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai (1995) Ph.D. in Finance, New York University Stern School of Business (2001) His research focuses on systemic risk, financial regulation, sovereign and financial linkages, credit and liquidity risk, and the macroeconomic implications of financial frictions. He has also recently explored risks related to pandemics and climate change. His recent publications examine commercial real estate exposure in banks, spillover risks from non-banks, U.S. Treasury market dynamics, and industrial policy in India. The body of work consistently emphasizes financial stability, regulatory design, and the interaction between public policy and financial markets. Scientific Awards: Alexandre Lamfalussy Senior Research Fellowship, Bank for International Settlements (2017) Inaugural Banque de France – Toulouse School of Economics Junior Prize (2011) Senior Houblon-Norman Research Fellowship, Bank of England (2008) Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher (2020–2022) Acharya has held numerous editorial and leadership roles, including Editor of the Journal of Law, Finance and Accounting (2014–2016, 2020–), member of the Editorial Committee of the Annual Review of Financial Economics (2022–), Board Member of the American Finance Association (2024–), and Director of the Western Finance Association (2012–2015). He has served as an Academic Advisor to multiple Federal Reserve Banks and international institutions including the IMF, World Bank, and BIS. He advises on financial policy globally and is a frequent commentator in major media outlets. He is not known to advise specific students, but his leadership in doctoral education at NYU Stern underscores his role in mentoring the next generation of finance scholars. He is affiliated with research centers and policy initiatives focused on financial history, climate risk, and financial stability.

• Financial Regulation
• Systemic Risk
• Monetary Economics
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