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:
Sarah Anderson, Barry Burden, Daniel Butler, Laurel Harbridge-Yong, and Timothy Ryan. 2024. Information and Perceptions of Electability in Primary Elections (WP-24-13).
Gautam Gowrisankaran, Ashley Langer, and Mar Reguant. 2024. Energy Transitions in Regulated Markets (WP-24-12).
Laurel Harbridge-Yong and Rachel Hutchinson. 2024. The Plurality Problem: Plurality Primary Victors Hurt Parties in General Elections (WP-24-07).
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