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Charles M. Clark is a Professor of Economics and Senior Fellow at the Vincentian Center for Church and Society at St. John's University. He holds a B.A. from Fordham University and M.A./Ph.D. from the New School for Social Research. His research focuses on basic income policies, poverty, income inequality, Catholic social thought, and the Irish economy. He has authored numerous books, including *The Basic Income Guarantee* (2002) and edited volumes on political economy and social value. Dr. Clark has served as Chair of the Department of Economics and Finance and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. He is a past President of the Association for Evolutionary Economics and has lectured globally. His work extends to consulting on fiscal policy, labor contracts, and social welfare reforms.
- Education:
- B.A., Economics, Fordham University
- M.A. and Ph.D., History of Economic Thought & Industrial Organization, New School for Social Research
His research interests bridge economic theory and social ethics, with notable contributions to alternative economic metrics and global poverty reduction strategies. He has held visiting professorships at University College Cork and the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. As an Advisor to the Holy See’s UN Mission, he addressed the 2009 Financial Crisis High-Level Meetings. His interdisciplinary approach integrates Catholic social teachings with contemporary economic challenges, as seen in his 2015 *Horizons* article on Pope Francis’ economic visions.
- Awards:
- 246th in 2006 Real World Economics Review poll of “Greatest 20th Century Economists” (tied with Nobel Laureates)
Dr. Clark teaches courses on economic history, poverty, and institutional economics. He has over 150 publications and 90 professional presentations. His current roles include editorial work for *History of Economic Ideas* and advocacy for equitable economic policies.
