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Michael J. Douma is an Associate Professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and Director of the Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics. His research centers on American ethnic and immigration history, slavery, and the Dutch World, with a forthcoming book on Dutch New York slavery (Cambridge University Press, 2024).
He earned a B.A. from Hope College and Ph.D. in history from Florida State University, complemented by a Fulbright scholarship in the Netherlands. His educational background provides deep expertise in colonial American and Dutch historical contexts.
Professor Douma's scholarly work bridges historical analysis and business ethics through his directorship of the Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics. His research examines how historical patterns of slavery and immigration inform contemporary market ethics, particularly through the lens of Dutch colonial influence in early America.
His publications span prestigious venues including the New York Times, The Journal of Early American History, and Civil War History, demonstrating both academic rigor and public engagement with complex historical themes.
- Fulbright Scholar (Netherlands)
As an educator, he teaches globalization history through a joint program with Georgetown's Business School and School of Foreign Service, while also lecturing in Dutch language at the Reformed Theological Seminary. His editorial role at the Journal of Markets & Morality further extends his influence in ethical economic discourse.
The Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics serves as his primary research hub, fostering interdisciplinary exploration of historical market systems and their ethical implications across centuries.
