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Brad Hackinen is an Assistant Professor at Ivey Business School, specializing in applied microeconomics. His research focuses on political economy and environmental economics, particularly the influence of corporations and interest groups on public policy through information-based channels such as lobbying and commenting on proposed regulations. His dissertation examined how large corporations utilize donations to non-profits as a tool to amplify their messages during the U.S. federal rulemaking notice and comment process. He is actively developing new methodologies to measure political influence through the analysis of text comments submitted to regulators. Hackinen's work aims to enhance understanding of the dynamics in public policy and corporate engagement.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.