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Dr. Noam Maggor is a Senior Lecturer in American History at Queen Mary University of London (since 2017), specializing in the history of capitalism, globalization, and state formation. His research explores how financial elites shaped industrialization and market systems in 19th-century America, particularly through transcontinental investments in railroads and mining. He previously taught at Cornell University and Vanderbilt University, and held fellowships at Harvard University and Tel Aviv University. His book Brahmin Capitalism won the William Nelson Cromwell Prize, analyzing Boston elites’ role in creating a nationally integrated market. Current projects include comparative studies of the U.S. as a 'developing nation' and its integration of western territories into global economies.
- Key Affiliations: School of History, Queen Mary University of London
- Research Themes: Political economy, urban development, and transnational capital flows
- Public Engagement: Co-convener of the U.S. Political Economy Lab; contributor to media outlets like Phenomenal World and PBS
His work bridges economic, legal, and cultural history, emphasizing how contested political projects underpinned economic transformations. Recent publications include articles on railroad regulation as industrial policy and comparative analyses of peripheral economies.
