Profiles in "Political Economy" Expertise Area

  • Thomson's research focuses on the political economy of development, authoritarianism and transitions to democracy.
  • Denis Sosyura's research focus is on corporate finance, financial institutions, and financial media.
  • McNamara’s research and teaching has focused on American Political Thought, Early Modern Political Thought, and Political Economy. He has taught at Boston College, Clemson University, and Utah State University.
  • Calhoun’s research addresses large-scale social transformations & their impact on politics & social organization. A current focus is on changing patterns of Eurasian integration & implications for the modern world-system.
  • Matthew Smoldt is a PhD candidate specializing in the study of migration, immigration policy, and international finance.
  • Adam studies the policy processes associated with public infrastructure investment, particularly the relationship between the design of the institutions responsible for water infrastructure and system sustainability.
  • Associate Professor @ Thunderbird & President of International Public Management Network, Dr. Ear’s expertise is on Cambodia, aid, Global China, & disease politics. Teaches global affairs, International Organizations, & Asia.
  • Meyerrose's research lies at the intersection of comparative politics and international relations and focuses on democratic institutions, democratic backsliding, and international organizations.