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Sophie HARNAY is a Professor of Economics at University Paris Nanterre and a Member of EconomiX UMR 7235 research unit. She has held her current position as Full Professor since 2018, having previously served as Associate Professor at Paris Nanterre University from 2006-2014 and as Professor at University of Lorraine from 2014-2018. She is also associated with the Governance & Regulation Chair.
Her educational background includes:
- Accreditation to supervise research (Habilitation), University of Paris Nanterre
- Doctorate in economic sciences, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
- Diploma from Sciences Po Paris
Sophie HARNAY's research focuses on the intersection of economics and law, with particular emphasis on regulatory frameworks and institutional analysis. She examines how economic principles apply to legal structures, professional regulation, and corporate governance. Her work often applies economic analysis to understand the functioning of legal professions, particularly the legal services market, and how different regulatory approaches impact market dynamics and service quality. She has made significant contributions to understanding the economics of regulated professions, exploring how self-regulation and external regulation interact in professional contexts.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on the economics of law and regulation, with particular attention to corporate governance standards, legal professions, and regulatory competition. Her work demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach that bridges economics, law, and social sciences, often employing comparative and historical perspectives. A notable trend in her research is the examination of how global standards emerge and disseminate across different national contexts, particularly in corporate governance.
Sophie HARNAY has co-authored numerous publications with researchers like Camille Chaserant, Thierry Kirat, and Laurence Scialom, demonstrating strong collaborative research networks. Her work appears in prestigious journals across economics, law, and interdisciplinary fields, indicating the broad relevance of her research.
As a member of EconomiX UMR 7235, she contributes to one of France's leading economics research units, and her involvement with the Governance & Regulation Chair shows her engagement with policy-relevant research on contemporary regulatory challenges, including the emerging issues surrounding digital markets and algorithmic regulation.
