Paul M. Vaaler

Paul M. Vaaler is a Professor and John and Bruce Mooty Chair in Law & Business at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, and a faculty member at the University of Minnesota Law School. His work bridges business, law, and politics, focusing on antitrust policy implications of corporate performance, diaspora-driven entrepreneurship in developing economies, and the impact of political transitions on investment in emerging democracies.

Education: Holds a Ph.D. and J.D., though specific institutions are not detailed here.

Research Interests: Analyzes long-term corporate stability trends and their regulatory implications, strategies to leverage diaspora communities for investment in regions like West Africa, and how electoral outcomes shape economic policies in new democracies. His research emphasizes legal infrastructure challenges in developing nations.

• Awards:
• Academy of International Business Fellow (2020–Present)
• Fulbright Scholar (South Africa, 2019–Present)
• Sanjaya Lall Visiting Professor at Oxford University (2012)

Consultancy & Impact: Advised the World Bank on diaspora investment strategies for West Africa. His interdisciplinary work combines academic rigor with practical policy solutions.

No specific labs, teams, or grants are detailed in the provided information.