Abraham L. Newman is a British political economist and academic who specializes in the political economy of global trade, finance, and development. He holds a professorial position in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford and is a fellow of St Peter’s College, Oxford.
Education
Newman earned his doctorate (Ph.D.) in Politics and International Relations from the University of Oxford, where his dissertation examined the intersection of global finance and state policy.
Academic Career
Following his doctoral studies, Newman pursued research and teaching appointments at several institutions, including the University of Cambridge and the University of East Anglia. In his current role at Oxford, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on international political economy, global trade governance, and financial regulation.
Research Interests
Newman's scholarship focuses on:
- The political and institutional dimensions of global trade and investment.
- The processes of financialisation and their impact on economic governance.
- The role of multinational corporations and global production networks.
- Sustainable development and the political economy of climate policy.
Selected Publications
- The Political Economy of Global Trade (Oxford University Press, 2021) – a monograph analyzing how changes in trade regimes affect state sovereignty and domestic politics.
- Financialization and the State (edited volume, Routledge, 2018) – a collection of essays examining the growing influence of financial markets on public policy.
- “Trade Governance in the Age of Global Value Chains,” Journal of International Political Economy (2020) – an article exploring how global value chain configurations reshape trade negotiations.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Newman is a member of the International Studies Association and serves on the editorial boards of several journals, including Review of International Political Economy and Global Governance. He frequently contributes policy briefs to think‑tanks and governmental bodies on issues related to trade liberalization and financial regulation.
Public Engagement
Beyond academia, Newman engages in public discourse through media appearances, conference presentations, and op‑ed pieces that aim to elucidate the complexities of global economic governance for broader audiences.
Honors and Awards
He has received research grants from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the European Research Council (ERC) to support projects on trade policy and financialisation.
Personal Life
Details regarding Newman’s early life, birth date, and personal background are not widely publicized.
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