Dr. Mark Blyth

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Biography

Mark Blyth is the William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Political Science. His research focuses on the intersection of political power and economic ideas, particularly as they relate to political economy in wealthy democracies. Blyth is the author of several acclaimed books, including 'Austerity: History's Dangerous Idea' (2015), 'Angrynomics' (2020), and 'The New Politics of Growth Stagnation' (2022). His forthcoming work, 'Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers' (2025), continues his exploration of critical economic topics. Mark Blyth's expertise spans global finance and banking and political economy, with interests in international comparative political economy, growth models, politics of finance, and decarbonization.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Scholar Award

2024-04-01
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SWIPE Award

2022-01-01
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European Politics Section Paper Award

2018-01-01
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Hans Matthöffer Wirtschaftspublizistik-Preis

2014-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics