Institutional Power: Archived, Analyzed, Applied.

Explore Professor Vance's published books, bridging historical inquiry with contemporary policy debates. Available in hardcover and digital editions.

The Quiet Machine

Architects of Influence

States of Exception

A foundational text examining the hidden mechanisms of institutional power, revealing how seemingly neutral structures shape societal outcomes.

Analyzes moments when established legal and political norms are suspended, exploring the profound implications for governance and civil liberties.

Delves into the lives and legacies of key figures who subtly reshaped economic and political thought through their institutional designs.

Selected Papers & Projects

The Neoliberal Turn

An examination of policy shifts in the late 20th century, tracing the intellectual lineage and practical consequences of market-oriented reforms.

Institutions & Inequality

Investigating how formal and informal institutions perpetuate or mitigate economic inequality across different societal contexts.

Scholarship Must Not Stay Locked Away.

Rigorous institutional analysis is vital for understanding our present. My work aims to make this scholarship accessible, sparking informed public conversation beyond the academy.

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