His research is grounded in cultural and institutional analysis, with substantive interests in the political economy of globalization, the intersection between social movements and the economy, sustainability and social enterprise. Klaus’ research has appeared in Administrative Science Quarterly, the American Sociological Review, Organization Science, Organization Studies, the Academy of Management Journal, the Academy of Management Review, and the Strategic Management Journal. His work has won best paper awards at the American Sociological Association and Administrative Science Quarterly. He has guest edited volumes on culture and social movements for Organization Studies and Organization Science.