Peter Baldwin

Peter Baldwin is Distinguished Research Professor of History at UCLA, specializing in comparative history of modern state development across Europe and the United States. His work examines historical roots of contemporary policy challenges.

Research explores:

• Evolution of welfare state institutions and social solidarity
• Historical epidemiology and pandemic responses
• Intellectual property regimes in knowledge economies

Recent publications analyze global pandemic responses through historical lens and advocate for open access to academic knowledge. His scholarship connects historical analysis with contemporary debates on public goods.

He holds a Global Distinguished Professorship at NYU and serves on boards including the New York Public Library, ACLS, and Wikimedia Endowment. His public scholarship appears in major international media outlets.