Robert J. Flanagan
The Konosuke Matsushita Professor of International Labor Economics and Policy Analysis, Emeritus
Research Statement
Research Interests
- Labor markets
- Economics of the performing arts
- Collective bargaining
- Labor regulation
- Comparative labor market institutions
Bio
Robert J. Flanagan is the Konosuke Matsushita Professor of International Labor Economics and Policy Analysis, Emeritus, at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He holds a BA in Economics from Yale University, and MA and PhD degrees in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley. Professor Flanagan has published 12 books and over 50 articles on labor economics, cultural economics, and human resource management. He has also served on the editorial boards of several professional journals.
His research interests include the economics of performing arts organizations, global labor markets, and the impact of collective bargaining institutions on economic performance. His most recent book analyzes the economics of symphony orchestras. A previous book examined the effects of globalization on working conditions and labor rights around the world.
Professor Flanagan has taught microeconomics, macroeconomics, public sector economics, and a variety of electives on topics in human resource management in the MBA and Sloan Programs. He has served as Associate Dean of the GSB and Director of the Public Management program.
Academic Degrees
- PhD in Economics, UC Berkeley, 1970
- MA in Economics, UC Berkeley, 1966
- BA in Economics, Yale University, 1963
Academic Appointments
- At Stanford University since 1975
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Stanford University, 1996-1999
- GSB Faculty Fellow, Stanford University, 1992-1993
- Business School Trust Faculty Fellow, Stanford University, 1991-1992, 200-2001
- Visiting Fellow, Tinbergen Institute, University of Amsterdam, 2004
- Fellow, Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study, 1991, 2009
- Visiting Professor, The Australian National University, 1990, 2000
- Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution, 1984
- Visiting Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley, 1973-1974
- Assistant Professor, University of Chicago, 1969-75
Professional Experience
- Visiting Scholar, International Monetary Fund, 1994
- Visiting Scholar, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, 1988
- Senior Staff Economist, Council of Economic Advisors, 1978-1979
- Economist, U.S. Department of Labor, 1963-1964
Publications
Journal Articles
Books
Book Chapters
Working Papers
Teaching
Degree Courses
Service to the Profession
Member
- American Economic Association
- Society of Labor Economists