Dr. Yochai Benkler

Professor

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Biography

Yochai Benkler is the Jack N. Lillian R. Berkman Professor of Entrepreneurial Legal Studies at Harvard Law School and serves as co-director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. His work fundamentally explores the intersection of law, technology, and social theory, focusing particularly on the nature of information commons and decentralized collaboration in the networked economy. Benkler is the author of influential books, including 'Wealth of Networks', which discusses how social production transforms markets and enhances freedom. His profound contributions to the study of internet information goods earned him several prestigious awards, such as the Oxford Internet Institute Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 and multiple honors from the American Political Science and Sociological associations. Active in policy advising, he has provided guidance to governments and international organizations on innovation and telecommunications. His work is recognized for its social engagement and relevance in understanding the complexities of the modern digital landscape.

Research Interests

Experience

Jack N. Lillian R. Berkman Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA, USA

Baruch College, CUNY: Professor of Law and Faculty Co-Director, Berkman Klein Center.

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

2012-11-01
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Ford Foundation Visionaries Award

2011-01-01
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Electronic Frontier Foundation Pioneer Award

2007-01-01
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Public Knowledge IP3 Award

2006-01-01
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Don K. Price Award

2007-01-01
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CITASA Award

2008-01-01
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Donald McGannon Award

2006-01-01

Courses

Law Capitalism Law, Technology, Political Economy Political Economy Future

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).