James A. Robinson

University of Chicago holds Belfast conference on global conflict Thumbnail

University of Chicago holds Belfast conference on global conflict

Pearson Global Forum set for Oct. 4-5 Thumbnail

Pearson Global Forum set for Oct. 4-5

Workshop strengthens bonds between UChicago, African scholars Olopade and Sereno

Workshop strengthens bonds between UChicago, African scholars

Faculty members recognized with named, distinguished service professorships

Faculty members recognized with named, distinguished service professorships

Q&A with Prof. Kerwin Charles on surprises, data and evidence-driven policymaking Kerwin Charles speaking in front of "Harris Public Policy" sign

Q&A with Prof. Kerwin Charles on surprises, data and evidence-driven policymaking

How Countries Like the Philippines Fall Into Vigilante Violence

How Countries Like the Philippines Fall Into Vigilante Violence

Prof. James Robinson explains how weak state capacity encourages informal violence


James Robinson, expert in global conflicts, named faculty director of The Pearson Institute

James Robinson, expert in global conflicts, named faculty director of The Pearson Institute

Why Nations Fail: The Origins Of Power, Prosperity And Poverty

Why Nations Fail: The Origins Of Power, Prosperity And Poverty

Video: Prof. James Robinson explains key points from the book Why Nations Fail, which he co-authored


Social Europe

Faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships

Faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships

James Robinson appointed University Professor at Chicago Harris James Robinson

James Robinson appointed University Professor at Chicago Harris