Dr. Layna Mosley

Biography

Layna Mosley is a Professor of Politics at Princeton University, where she also serves as the Associate Chair of the Department of Politics. Her research focuses on the intersection of politics and the global economy, particularly in the context of international relations. Mosley's work examines the effects of multinational production and global supply chains on workers' rights in developing countries, as well as the impact of U.S. trade policies on labor rights abroad. She is particularly interested in the role of private sector initiatives in governing labor rights, including the Bangladesh Accord on Building and Fire Safety. Mosley's teaching includes courses on the politics of the global economy, global political risk analysis, and qualitative research methods. In April 2023, she hosted the DebtCon6 meeting at Princeton University, which aimed to bring together scholars and practitioners to study and work on sovereign debt. Additionally, she serves as co-editor-in-chief of the journal International Organization and is a member of the executive committee of the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance. Mosley was instrumental in founding the Global Research in International Political Economy (GRIPE) webinar series and has been an executive board member of the Women Also Know Stuff initiative.

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