Social Studies
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Political Science
Preparing students to confront vital issues, raise critical perspectives, and explore new methodologies in the study of the fundamental concepts of power and change.
The Ins and Outs of the IMF
Stephanie J Rickard and Teri L. Caraway. 2019. “International demands for austerity: Examining the impact of the IMF on the public sector.” The Review of International Organizations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a major world player in providing loans to developing countries. Research from London School of Economics and Political Science [Professor Stephanie J....
Gendered Partisanship in the US House
Women ran for and won public office in record numbers during the 2018 midterm elections. Statistically, the representation of women in the U.S. House increased 4 percent—from approximately 19 to 23 percent, the largest jump in history.
Dr. Kathryn Pearson is an expert on women and partisanship, also known as “gendered partisanship,” in the U.S....
A New Look at Nuclear Negotiations
Research from UMN political scientist Mark S. Bell takes us into a new age of nuclear strategy.
The Return of Populist Politics?
Research from UMN political science looks at whether and how populism made a difference in the 2016 election.
When Policy Preferences are Sacred
UMN political scientists look at what makes people pay attention to policy agendas.
Good Question: What Is A Congressional Caucus?
All this talk of the House Freedom Caucus raises Good Questions about politics like, what is a congressional caucus? And how do they work? UMN Political scientist Kathryn Pearson helps answer this question.
Is the Other Side Really that Stupid? Research Says Probably Not
Political parties have different ideologies, but similar IQ scores.
Conspiring Together
UMN political scientists show how conspiracy theories are politically motivated—and more common than we think.
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