Dr. Larry Backer

Biography

Professor Larry Catá Backer immigrated with his family from Cuba at a young age, growing up in the Cuban American community in Miami. He focuses his research on governance-related issues related to globalization and constitutional theories of public and private governance, with a special emphasis on semiotics. His recent work revolves around business and human rights, the intersection of semiotics, cognition, and context, as well as the implications of generative intelligence and big data technology for data-driven governance, particularly in contexts such as Chinese social credit systems, state-owned enterprises, and sovereign wealth funds. He explores constitutional theories and the ideologies of democratic organization across various political systems. Currently, Professor Backer teaches courses on corporate social responsibility, corporations, and constitutional law in the School of International Affairs at Penn State University. He has lectured extensively on related topics worldwide and actively contributes to academic boards and committees, including the Association Study of Cuban Economy and various journals. His publications include books and articles on topics like globalization, corporate law, and constitutional amendments across multiple jurisdictions, enriching the academic discourse in these areas.

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