Daniel Abebe

Daniel Abebe is a Professor at the University of Chicago Law School, focusing on international trade law, environmental policy, and political economy. His research examines the structural challenges of global governance institutions like the World Trade Organization (WTO), particularly in light of shifting economic power dynamics among states.

In his 2009 paper "Climate Change and Internal Heterogeneity" with Jonathan Masur, Abebe analyzed China's resistance to climate treaties through the lens of internal economic disparities between Eastern and Western China. The study highlighted institutional barriers to treaty implementation, including decentralized governance, local corruption, and conflicting incentives for environmental officials.

• Key research themes: multilateralism in a multipolar world, economic coercion vs. voluntary cooperation, and the role of norms in trade governance.