Arthur Blouin

Arthur Blouin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on economic development, economic history, and political economy. He has published in leading journals such as the Journal of Development Economics, Economic Journal, and Quarterly Journal of Economics. His work explores topics including cultural influences on contracts, historical legacies of forced labor, and the impact of propaganda on identity formation. Blouin teaches courses on economic development, empirical microeconomics, and development economics and policy. His personal website provides additional information on his research and teaching.

Arthur Blouin is an economist at the University of Toronto whose research focuses on economic development, with an emphasis on the intersection of culture, history, and economic policy. His work explores how historical legacies, such as forced labor, influence contemporary economic and legal systems. Blouin also investigates the role of propaganda and identity in nation-building, particularly in post-genocide Rwanda. His research spans topics like globalization, capital flows, and the impact of linguistic and cultural exchange on economic outcomes. Blouin's publications often highlight the interplay between cultural norms and economic behavior, offering insights into how historical and social factors shape modern economic development.