Richard N. Langlois

About the Author

Richard N. Langlois is a distinguished economic historian and professor emeritus at the University of Connecticut, where he has long explored the intersections of economics, business, and innovation. With a career spanning decades, Langlois has delved into the evolution of corporate structures and market dynamics, offering insightful analyses that bridge theoretical frameworks with historical narratives. His seminal work, The Corporation and the Twentieth Century: The History of American Business Enterprise (The Princeton Economic History of the Western World), chronicles the transformative journey of American business from the early industrial era to the digital age, highlighting how corporations adapted to technological shifts, regulatory changes, and global challenges. Langlois's scholarship emphasizes the role of knowledge and institutions in shaping economic progress, making complex ideas accessible to both academics and general readers interested in the forces driving modern capitalism.