Regular biography
Political Economy is a research area at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business (GSB), led by a team of distinguished economists and political scientists. The Political Economy group is known for its interdisciplinary approach, integrating rigorous social science to explore the impact of nonmarket forces on business practices and performance. The faculty focuses on topics such as business-government relations, the legal environment of business, and the interplay of strategy and ethics. Their work blends cutting-edge research with contemporary business cases to provide future managers with frameworks for understanding behavior beyond traditional market spheres. The group is also recognized for its contributions to the Stanford GSB PhD Program, which trains leading political economists.