Politics, Institutions, and Public Policy
A Message From Daniel Galvin, Program Chair
From the partisan divide on COVID-19 to systemic racial injustices to impediments to democratic participation, political institutions are being tested like never before. IPR faculty examine how political, social, and economic dynamics affect institutional operations and decision-making processes in the United States. Researchers analyze the interplay between political institutions, political behavior, and public policies.
Working Papers
Recently published articles and working papers in this program area include:
Laurel Harbridge-Yong and Rachel Hutchinson. 2024. The Plurality Problem: Plurality Primary Victors Hurt Parties in General Elections (WP-24-07).
Felipe Gonçalves, Elisa Jácome, and Emily Weisburst. 2024. Immigration Enforcement and Public Safety (WP-24-06).
Alexander Furnas, Timothy LaPira, and Dashun Wang. 2024. Partisan Disparities in the Use of Science in Policy (WP-24-05).
Faculty Experts
Representing the fields of political science, economics, social policy, psychology, and sociology, faculty delve into the worlds of politics, institutions, and policymaking.
Events
Insights about Social Movement Tactics and Influence
Brayden King, Max McGraw Chair of Management and the Environment, Professor of Management and Organizations, and IPR Associate
Smart Rationing: Designing Electricity Blackout Policies for Extreme Events
Mar Reguant, Professor of Economics and IPR Associate
Who Governs the Association?
Brian Libgober, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Law and IPR Fellow