Benjamin Cohen (political economist)

Benjamin Jerry Cohen is a prominent American political economist, recognized for his expertise in international political economy. He holds the distinguished position of Louis G. Lancaster Professor of International Political Economy at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His academic career at UCSB spans several decades, with a notable presence on the faculty since 1991.

As a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Cohen is involved in teaching a range of courses on international political economy, catering to both undergraduate and graduate students. His role at the university underscores his commitment to educating future generations of economists and scholars in the field of international political economy. Through his work, Cohen contributes to the academic discourse on global economic issues, shaping the understanding of complex international economic relationships.