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John H. Coatsworth is a Professor of International and Public Affairs and of History at Columbia University, where he works from the International Affairs Building. A leading scholar in Latin American economic and international history, he has held prominent leadership roles as Dean of Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and later as the University's Provost in 2012. Prior to Columbia, he was the Monroe Gutman Professor of Latin American Affairs at Harvard University from 1992 to 2007, where he founded the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies and chaired the Harvard University Committee on Human Rights Studies.
Education:
- BA in History, Wesleyan University
- MA and PhD in Economic History, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Coatsworth's research focuses on the comparative economic, social, and international history of Latin America, with particular emphasis on Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. His work explores themes such as economic development, the impact of foreign intervention, the role of institutions, and historical welfare analysis. He has authored or co-authored eight books and numerous scholarly articles, contributing to a deeper understanding of these regions.
Coatsworth has received prestigious honors, including the Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship in 1986 and three appointments as Senior Fulbright Lecturer in Argentina and Mexico. He has also secured research and institutional grants from public agencies and private foundations. His academic service includes membership on editorial boards such as the American Historical Review, Journal of Economic History, and publications in Britain, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Peru, and Spain.
He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Council on Foreign Relations, and various professional associations. Coatsworth previously served as president of both the American Historical Association and the Latin American Studies Association. He has also provided consultancy for program design and review at multiple U.S. universities and foundations.
