Stanley L. Engerman

About the Author

Stanley L. Engerman is a distinguished historian and economist whose groundbreaking research has profoundly shaped our understanding of slavery, labor, and economic development in the Americas and beyond. A professor emeritus at the University of Rochester, Engerman's work meticulously examines the economic underpinnings of historical institutions, blending quantitative analysis with nuanced historical narrative to reveal the complex interplay of power, race, and commerce. His collaborations, particularly with Nobel laureate Robert Fogel, have earned acclaim for challenging conventional wisdom on the profitability and persistence of slavery. In The Rise and Demise of Slavery and the Slave Trade in the Atlantic World, part of the Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora series, Engerman explores the transatlantic dynamics that fueled and ultimately unraveled one of history's most enduring evils. With a career spanning decades, Engerman continues to influence scholars through his rigorous, evidence-based approach to economic history.