Dr. Alexis Litvine

Biography

Alexis Litvine is a cultural and economic historian specializing in the economic history of Europe in the 19th century. He holds degrees in sociology and philosophy, having studied at prestigious institutions including the École Normale Supérieure and Sciences-Po Paris. Litvine completed his MPhil and PhD at the University of Cambridge under the guidance of noted professors. His research focuses on the social construction of economic norms, the diffusion of economic knowledge, and the complex interactions between technology and society. He is particularly interested in the perspectives of economic integration and the occupational structure that shaped living standards during the Industrial Revolution. In addition to his historical research, Litvine actively contributes to the Digital Humanities, employing geospatial analysis and machine learning to handle extensive historical datasets for insightful analysis. As a lecturer, he has taught at various colleges within Cambridge and offers supervision for students engaging with groundbreaking techniques in historical research. He encourages collaboration with those interested in delving into historical datasets and applying innovative methods to explore economic and social history.

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