Chris Blattman

Chris Blattman

Why Countries Choose War Over Peace, with Chris Blattman (Ep. 93)

Studying gangs and political enemies, scholar tries to understand why we fight—and how to stop conflict

New book examines roots of violence, paths to peace Angled view of a map covered with colored push pins

New book examines roots of violence, paths to peace

UChicago announces winners of inaugural Academic Communicators Network awards View of University of Chicago campus with downtown skyline

UChicago announces winners of inaugural Academic Communicators Network awards

Review: Why governments should give away money Review: Why governments should give away money

Review: Why governments should give away money


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

New research finds sweatshops may be a necessary evil in the development of economies

New research finds sweatshops may be a necessary evil in the development of economies


The Pearson Institute names inaugural faculty members

The Pearson Institute names inaugural faculty members

Chris Blattman

Christopher Blattman

Title: Ramalee E. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies at Harris Public Policy

Expertise: Crime, Poverty

Departmental website: https://harris.uchicago.edu/directory/christopher-blattman