Margaret Levi

Professor Margaret Levi is an Honoris Causa Professor at Carlos III University and a member of the Scientific Committee of the Carlos III University-Juan March Institute. She directs the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, focusing on developing a new 'moral political economy' framework to address societal challenges. Her research examines compliance and resistance to leadership demands, particularly in contexts involving taxation, war, and solidarity among distant groups. She critiques neoliberalism’s limitations and advocates for values like environmental protection, equality, and human dignity.

Education and Affiliations: While specific academic credentials are not detailed, her long-term engagement with institutions like the Juan March Institute and Stanford underscores her scholarly contributions. She has collaborated with Spanish academics like Ignacio Sánchez-Cuenca and institutions such as the IC3JM.

Research Interests: Levi’s work spans political economy, institutional design, and collective action. She emphasizes how institutions shape solidarity and moral frameworks, as seen in her co-authored book *In the Interest of Others*, which explores union mobilization for global causes. She highlights the need for systemic reforms to address post-WWII institutional decline and rising inequality.

Awards: She received an Honorary Doctorate from Carlos III University in recognition of her contributions to social science and academic collaboration.

Advising and Grants: No specific advisees or grants are listed, though her leadership at Stanford’s Center indicates involvement in collaborative research funding.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, fostering interdisciplinary research networks to address global policy challenges.