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Joseph Francois is a Professor of International Economics at the University of Bern and the Managing Director of the World Trade Institute. His research primarily focuses on International Economics and International Political Economy. He has held several prominent positions in academia and research institutions, including Professorships at Johannes Kepler University and the Erasmus University Rotterdam. Francois has also been affiliated with the World Trade Organization and the U.S. International Trade Commission in various senior roles. His extensive publication record includes works on trade policy, economic structure, and environmental economics, contributing significantly to both theoretical frameworks and empirical analyses. His involvement in multi-year research projects highlights his commitment to addressing pressing global trade issues, particularly in relation to sustainability and regulatory frameworks.
University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland
Teaching and managing research programs at the World Trade Institute.
Johannes Kepler University • Linz, Austria
Held the chair in Economic Theory with emphasis on international economics.
Tinbergen Institute • Rotterdam, Netherlands
Contributed to research in political economy and international development.
Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).