Alexander Kuo

Alexander Kuo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow in Politics at Christ Church College. His research focuses on comparative and international political economy, labor and business history, and political behavior. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Stanford University.

Key research themes include the impact of economic shocks on policy preferences, secessionist conflicts (e.g., Catalonia), and the interplay between technological risk and public policy. His work spans empirical studies on Brexit's territorial implications, Eurozone crisis responses, and historical employer coordination strategies. Kuo’s interdisciplinary approach integrates historical analysis with contemporary political phenomena.

Publications highlight trends in policy preferences during crises, the role of social networks in shaping political attitudes, and the dynamics of business influence in economic policymaking. His research often bridges macroeconomic conditions with micro-level behavioral responses.

As a Tutorial Fellow at Christ Church, he combines academic leadership with teaching responsibilities. His advising includes students Claas Mertens and Hayley Pring. Kuo’s work has been recognized through prestigious outlets like the Journal of Public Policy, Political Research Quarterly, and Socio-Economic Review.