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Patrick Francois is a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics and a Senior Fellow at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). He holds affiliations as a Research Fellow at the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), a Fellow at the Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD), and has served as President of the Theoretical Research in Development Economics group. His work bridges Development Economics, Political Economy, and Cultural Economics, focusing on institutional trust, power dynamics, and prosocial behavior.
His research explores democratic transitions, elite-driven reforms, and the role of cultural norms in economic development. Key themes include the paradoxes of political reservations, factional politics in authoritarian regimes, and the interplay between corruption and cooperation. His empirical work spans Africa, India, and China, analyzing governance structures and institutional reforms.
- Scientific Awards:
- CIFAR Senior Fellow
- CEPR Research Fellow
- BREAD Fellow
- Professional Roles:
- Co-editor, Journal of Development Economics
- Associate Editor, American Economic Review
- President, Theoretical Research in Development Economics
His recent articles highlight trends in Authoritarian Populism, Trust Norms, and Anti-Corruption Strategies, often employing game-theoretic models and cross-country empirical analysis. He also investigates labor markets, technology diffusion, and the welfare impacts of privatization, with applications to informal institutions and pro-social motivation in social services.
