Chris Blattman: podcast appearances and interviews

Christopher Blattman is a Canadian-American economist and political scientist specializing in conflict, crime, and international development. He holds the position of Ramalee E. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy Studies and is affiliated with The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. Blattman is known for engaging with audiences via Twitter and was an early blogger focusing on international economics and politics. He is the author of the book Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace, published by Viking Press in 2022. In addition to his academic roles, Blattman is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a non-resident fellow at the Center for Global Development. He also serves as a Board Member and academic lead of the Crime and Violence Section at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. His work combines scholarly research with practical insights into conflict resolution and development issues.