Dr. Edward Balleisen

Biography

Edward J. Balleisen is a Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. He also serves as the Senior Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Programs and Initiatives. His scholarship is interdisciplinary, focusing on the intersections of law, business, politics, and policy in modern United States history. His research centers on the evolution of American capitalism, particularly bankruptcy and business fraud. Balleisen has extensively published on the historical contexts of economic deceptions and the regulatory frameworks that have emerged to manage them. His notable works include the book "Fraud: American History Barnum Madoff," which explores the historical connections between capitalist innovation and business fraud. In addition to his research, he has led various initiatives at Duke aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary education and experiential learning. His academic contributions also include engagements in strategies related to regulatory governance and the political economy of capitalist societies, reflected in his edited volumes and articles in leading academic journals. Balleisen has received recognition for his work, including the Ralph Gomory Prize from the Business History Conference in 2018.

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