Dr. Elizabeth Friesen

Biography

Elizabeth Friesen is an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University's Department of Political Science, where she teaches courses on world politics, democracy, and international organization. She holds degrees in Political Science, including a PhD, MA, and BA from Carleton University, as well as a B.Arch degree. Friesen's academic work is grounded in her architectural background, leading her to explore the intersection of political structures and the built environment. Her research interests are diverse, encompassing power, norms, values, transnational politics, democracy, international political economy, and global finance. She has conducted extensive original research on transnational civil society and its campaigns, including a notable study on debt cancellation in relation to the World Economic Forum as a transnational political actor. Friesen is the author of several significant publications, including 'Challenging Global Finance: Civil Society and Transnational Networks,' and has presented her work at various academic conferences. Notable essays include an examination of the limitations of free market models and the dynamics of international financial governance.

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