Elizabeth A. Bennett

Joseph M. Ha Associate Professor of International Affairs, Lewis & Clark College

Elizabeth A. Bennett is the Joseph M. Ha Associate Professor of International Affairs and Director of Political Economy at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.1 She is an accomplished academic with expertise in labor exploitation in globalized supply chains, sustainability certifications, and fair trade.1

Academic Background

Dr. Bennett holds a PhD in Political Science from Brown University and a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, focusing on political economy and development.1 She completed her dissertation as a Research Associate at the Center for Fair and Alternative Trade (CFAT) at Colorado State University.1

Research and Expertise

Her research interests include:

Ethical issues in cannabis supply chains
Sustainability certifications
Fair trade
Workers' rights
Income inequality
Globalized supply chains
Textile manufacturing

Dr. Bennett's interdisciplinary approach encompasses international relations, political economy, public policy, sociology, social movement studies, consumer culture, business management, and sustainable development.1

Notable Positions and Fellowships

Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Carr Center for Human Rights Policy (2020-2022)1
Fellow at the Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing1
Member of the Academic Advisory Council to the United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards1

Publications and Current Work

Dr. Bennett has authored a book titled "The Civic Imagination: Making a Difference in American Political Life" and co-edited "The Handbook of Research on Fair Trade".1 She is currently working on a book about the impact of voluntary sustainability certifications and fair trade labels on living wages, employee ownership, and profit-sharing.1

Elizabeth A. Bennett's expertise and research contribute significantly to the fields of international affairs, political economy, and sustainable development, making her a respected figure in academia and policy circles.