The Oliver E. Williamson Seminar on Institutional Analysis, named after our esteemed colleague who founded the seminar, features current research by faculty, from UCB and elsewhere, and by advanced doctoral students. The research investigates governance and its links with economic and political forces. Markets, hierarchies, hybrids, and the supporting institutions of law and politics all come under scrutiny in the seminar. Over the years, the seminar has contributed to pushing the frontier of knowledge on governance, and on the norms and institutions that lead to societal success or failure.
The OEW Seminar meets on Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:00 PM and is open to all members of the UC Berkeley community. If you are interested in being added to the seminar mailing list please contact Kristie Dinh.
To see past OEW Seminars, go to the archive.
Upcoming Events
OEW Student Seminar
Thursday October 15, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cheit 220
OEW Seminar - Suresh Naidu (Columbia)
Thursday October 22, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cheit 220
OEW Student Seminar
Thursday October 29, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cheit 220
OEW Student Seminar
Thursday November 5, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cheit 220
OEW Seminar - Paola Moscariello (NYU)
Thursday November 12, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cheit 220
OEW Student Seminar
Thursday November 19, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cheit 220
OEW Seminar - Eric Zwick (U Chicago) joint w/ Fina…
Thursday December 3, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cheit 220
OEW Seminar - Leah Boustan (Yale)
Thursday December 10, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cheit 220