Regular biography
Beth A. Simmons is a Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania's Legal Studies & Business Ethics Department. She is affiliated with the Andrea Mitchell University Professor title. Her teaching includes courses such as INSP4997 - Senior Capstone, LAW7080 - US Arbitration Law, and PSCI3401 - International Law. Her research interests focus on international law and its impact on international politics, including topics such as security policies, human rights, and economic relationships. She also engages in interdisciplinary work examining the role of legal rules in shaping state behavior and international relations.
Scholar-generated biography
Beth A. Simmons is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in international relations, international law, and international political economy. Her research explores the interplay between international law and domestic politics, focusing on how international norms influence state behavior and policy diffusion. She examines the mechanisms of policy spread, including social construction, coercion, and learning, through the lens of international institutions and treaties. Her work also analyzes compliance with international agreements and the role of international organizations in shaping global governance. Simmons' research highlights the dynamics of international regimes and the impact of globalization on liberalization and market expansion.