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Brad Hansen is a Professor of Economics at the University of Mary Washington. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Washington University, an M.S. from the London School of Economics, and a B.A. from The Evergreen State College.
- B.A., The Evergreen State College
- M.S., London School of Economics
- M.A., Ph.D., Washington University
His research focuses on Economic History, Legal and Institutional Economics, and Corporate Finance, with particular attention to bankruptcy law, path dependence, and historical financial crises. His work often bridges theoretical economics with empirical historical analysis.
Recent publications highlight his interest in bankruptcy law evolution, trust company failures, and institutional impacts on economic development. These works span topics like the 1907 financial panic, state-level legal frameworks, and railroad finance history.
- Stanton Foundation Prize for applied history research
Contact: bhansen@umw.edu, Office: 1004 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 540-654-1484.
