Dr. Liz Fouksman

Biography

Liz Fouksman is a Lecturer in the Department of Social Justice at King's College London. She has previously been a research associate at the University of Oxford and the University of the Witwatersrand. Holding a DPhil in International Development from the University of Oxford, her past research includes collaborations with the Leverhulme Trust, Berggruen Institute, and Ford Foundation across various globally relevant academic institutions. Liz's research primarily explores the implications of moral, social, and cultural attachments in contemporary work and labor dynamics, particularly in the context of high unemployment and inequality in developing countries. Her recent projects include examining social protection mechanisms through unconditional cash transfers and scrutinizing proposals for universal basic income and shorter working hours as viable solutions in an increasingly automated labor market. She has authored papers addressing the moral economy of work, contributions to understanding labor and distribution, and the transformative potential of technological interventions on labor markets. Motivated by a commitment to academic rigor and social change, Liz actively engages in discussions about economic security and social justice through popular press articles and podcasts. She is also involved in supervising PhD students in related areas of work and labor, welfare policy, and distributory justice.

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