About
I study Comparative Politics, and the overarching goal of my research agenda is to understand how and when democracy functions effectively. To this end, I engage in the comparative analysis of institutions with a focus on party systems to identify how political actors and institutions interact to shape policymaking. I am particularly interested in studying distributive politics to understand the sources of political biases and inequality, and explain why certain countries fail to provide adequate levels of basic services to their citizens.
My dissertation focuses on the conceptualization and measurement of party system institutionalization—or the stability and predictability of interparty interactions—and its implications for democracy.
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