Neil Fligstein

Neil Fligstein is the Class of 1939 Chancellor's Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Director of the Center for Culture, Organization, and Politics at the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment. His research focuses on economic sociology, political economy, and organizational theory, particularly the dynamics of markets, institutions, and crises like the 2008 financial crisis. He has authored influential works such as *The Banks Did It: An Anatomy of the Financial Crisis* (2021) and co-authored *A Theory of Fields* (2012). His recent projects include analyzing climate change mitigation efforts and household financialization.

Key achievements include membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, examining topics like European integration, corporate governance, and the rise of nationalist movements. Collaborations with scholars like Doug McAdam and Adam Goldstein highlight his interdisciplinary approach.

Fligstein's research extends to global climate initiatives, studying over 12,000 projects and corporate emission reduction pledges. He critiques shareholder-driven capitalism and explores how financial crises reveal systemic vulnerabilities in market institutions.