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Joel Garrod is an Associate Professor of Sociology at St. Francis Xavier University, Canada. His research focuses on the political economy of capitalism, globalization, neoliberalism, corporate power, and the transformation of nation-states. He holds a PhD from Carleton University and has taught extensively at institutions like St. Francis Xavier, Carleton University, and Discovery University, covering courses such as Political Sociology, Globalization, and Critical Political Economy.
Garrod’s work bridges historical and critical approaches, analyzing shifts in property relations and their implications for power dynamics. His notable publication Royal Histories: The Transformation of the Royal Bank of Canada, 1864–2022 (2025) examines institutional evolution in financial sectors. He has also contributed to debates on blockchain technology, transnational state theory, and Canadian healthcare policy.
His research emphasizes transdisciplinary perspectives, engaging with subfields like capitalism studies, comparative sociology, and social theory. Garrod’s recent articles explore the intersections of technology (e.g., blockchain), state authority, and global capitalism’s structural transformations. He advocates for critical analysis of contemporary socio-economic challenges, advocating for equity and social justice within evolving global systems.
