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Isabelle Ferreras is a scholar affiliated with the Havens Center for Social and Economic Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she served as a Visiting Scholar in 2018. Her work bridges empirical research and political theory, focusing on the structural contradictions between capitalism and democracy, particularly in labor and organizational contexts.
- Affiliations: University of Wisconsin-Madison (visiting scholar), Laval University (honorary doctorate recipient), European institutions (conference participant)
Her research explores the political sociology of work in service economies and the political theory of the firm, arguing that corporations function as internal political entities requiring democratic reforms. She contributes to debates on just transitions toward sustainable prosperity, integrating ecological and labor market transformations.
Recent key projects include:
- LAMARTRA: Investigating low-carbon and labor transitions in Belgium/EU
- Democratizing Work: Advocating for worker citizenship and participatory governance
Scientific honors include:
- 2024 - Honorary degree from Laval University
- 2022 - Henri Janne Chair
She regularly engages in public discourse through:
- 2023 - European Parliament Beyond Growth Conference
- 2023 - European Trade Union Institute Transformative Eco-Social Models conference
- 2021 - Organizational Design Community UNHCR presentation
- 2018-2020 - Multiple RTBF Public Radio interviews
