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Andrew Schrank is the Olive C. Watson Professor at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University. He specializes in organizational economic sociology, focusing on the organization, regulation, and performance of industries, particularly in the context of the United States and Latin America. Schrank's notable research includes the investigation of 'network failures' within global supply chains and the differences in labor law enforcement approaches between Anglo-American and Franco-Latin systems. His work has been supported by prominent institutions such as the Ford Foundation and the National Science Foundation. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Schrank has consulted for various international organizations including the World Bank and United Nations agencies. He co-edits the Cambridge Elements series on Politics and Society in Latin America and has published extensively in leading journals along with co-authoring a book titled "Root-Cause Regulation: Protecting Work and Workers in the Twenty-First Century". His recent publication, "The Economic Sociology of Development", was released in 2023. Schrank's research interests span bureaucratic regulation, entrepreneurship, and the intersection of technology and innovation alike.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Professor focused on the intersection of sociology and public affairs, especially related to labor, technology, and economic development.
Department: Department of Economics