Event: Paul Schuler on Kazakh Elections and Tax Compliance

Paul Schuler is Associate Professor and Associate Director at the University of Arizona School of Government and Public Policy. His research focuses on Southeast Asian politics, political institutions, national identity and gender and political participation. He has published morethan 20 research articles and one book, United Front, which explores the role played by the Vietnam… Continue Reading Event: Paul Schuler on Kazakh Elections and Tax Compliance

Event: Minh Trinh on Authoritarian Elections

Minh D. Trinh, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Purdue University, has agreed to tell us about some of his election-related research. His presentation is tentatively titled “Why Do Dictators Hold Elections? The Implications of Informational Authoritarian Elections.” We’re still working out the timing, so please check back soon.  

Event: Arvind Krishnamurthy on Police Slowdowns and Municipal Elections

Arvind Krishnamurthy, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Ohio State University, has agreed to tell us about some of his election-related research. He’ll present joint work with Elisa Wirsching and Dvir Yogev entitled “Going Public: Bureaucratic Resistance and The Political Consequences of Police Slowdowns.” Talk will be on Zoom, Friday, May 2, 09:00 (BJT). Abstract: Canonical models… Continue Reading Event: Arvind Krishnamurthy on Police Slowdowns and Municipal Elections

Event: The aftermath of the US presidential election

DKU’s Public Policy Club is organizing another roundtable event, this one tentatively called “Trump’s Second Term: The First 100 Days.” The details regarding which faculty will participate are still be ironed out, but Jason Douglas Todd will speak about the implications of the November election for future American elections and whether it signals intensifying democratic… Continue Reading Event: The aftermath of the US presidential election

Recap of the GEL kickoff meeting

Thanks for attending our kickoff meeting. I loved seeing so many of you at once, and I’m excited to build an intellectual community with you. Here’s a recap: Settled on the name Global Elections Lab. Voted to meet once every two weeks, alternating which time zone takes the morning shift. This will help us stay connected, keep… Continue Reading Recap of the GEL kickoff meeting