Anu Bradford, an authority on EU regulatory impact, coined the term “Brussels Effect” to describe its global reach in the digital economy. Recognised by the World Economic Forum as a key policy voice, her work continues to shape digital governance.
Anu Bradford is a global economic regulation and foreign affairs professor at Columbia Law School. She is a leading expert on the digital world, data protection and international law and a popular keynote speaker.
Bradford’s work, particularly her books, has shaped public understanding of the European Union’s practical regulatory framework and its impact on business and markets. Her work also looks at how countries regulate AI within competing systems and what this means for a more digital society.
In The Brussels Effect, Bradford argues that the European Union rules extend beyond its borders, shaping business practices globally. For instance, international companies frequently adopt European Union regulations to maintain access to the European market, thus spreading the European Union’s outsize influence worldwide. This concept has sparked wide debate in both academic and business circles, so Bradford’s insights are particularly valuable for corporate audiences.
Her analysis is particularly relevant for companies in regulated industries, as she explains how global standards impact international trade law, competition and the EU’s global power. As a keynote speaker, Bradford informs business leaders on the bigger picture of regulatory power and how to adapt to the shifts in the global market.
Bradford’s latest book, Digital Empires: The Battle to Regulate Technology (2023), looks at the global race to regulate tech companies and the bigger picture of the tech war. In it, she explores how the three dominant digital powers—the U.S., China, and the European Union—are shaping the future of digital regulation.
The book looks at their three different visions for tech governance, their regulatory systems and the battle for tech supremacy in AI and digital technologies. It also examines the rise…
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