Social scientists, including political scientists, study the world seeking to develop general lessons about institutions and behavior. These theories are intended to help society better understand and navigate a complex world. The main focus of our classes is to share and discuss leading theories of politics and the evidence for them.
In my U.S. Congress class, much of the focus is on theories that explain why the institution has such difficulty responding to visible societal problems. This... Read more
Please join us for our first virtual faculty panel as we examine the roles state governments are and will be playing in addressing the numerous effects of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Please RSVP here with your e-mail contact information. We will send out the link to the faculty panel when it is complete. We expect the recording to be available by May 20th.... Read more
How to Teach the Benefits of Trade
by Anthony Gill. American Institute for Economic Research (January 7, 2020).
In this article, Tony describes "a simple classroom exercise that illustrates the wonders of exchange and the wealth-generating power of the gains from trade."
Together We Will
A collection of articles from UW News about the community's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Though we’re standing six feet apart, we can do this together."
Republican Governors Delayed Key COVID-19 Social Distancing Measures
by Kim Eckart. UW News March 31, 2020. Reports on a preprint of research authored by Christopher Adolph, John Wilkerson, Nancy Fullman, Kenya Amano, and Bree Bang-Jensen, which has been submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.