Stefan Sękowski

Dr Stefan Sękowski is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, affiliated with the Department of Economic and Regional Policy. He holds a PhD in Economics and Finance (2023) and a Master's in Political Science (2009). His interdisciplinary work bridges economics, political science, and public policy.

Research Interests: His work focuses on political economy, public choice theory, rent-seeking behavior, state-owned enterprises, and institutional economics. He analyzes how political and economic systems interact, particularly in post-communist transformations.

Publication Trends: His research examines political rent mechanisms, democratic backsliding, and oligarchic structures in Central and Eastern Europe, emphasizing institutional frameworks and governance challenges.

Scientific Awards:

• Nominated for Economicus Award (2018) for best economic book.

Media and Public Engagement: A former journalist with over 15 years of experience, he contributes to outlets like Tygodnik Powszechny, Dziennik Gazeta Prawna, and Wiez.pl. He hosts programs on Polish Radio Lublin and appears as a political economy expert on Polsat News, RMF24.pl, and other platforms.

Other Contributions: He has translated works by Ludwig von Mises, Lysander Spooner, and Daniel J. Mitchell into Polish, focusing on libertarian economic theory and institutional critique.