Anderson Frey

Anderson Frey is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Rochester. He serves on the advisory committee of the W. Allen Wallis Institute of Political Economy and is affiliated with the University of Rochester Democracy Center. His research focuses on empirical political economy, research methodology, and democracies in developing countries, particularly examining electoral competition, political representation, and public policy implementation in contexts like Brazil.

His work explores topics such as partisan bias, legislative dynamics, bureaucratic politicization, and the impact of cash transfer programs on political enfranchisement. While no formal student advisees are listed, his research outputs reflect sustained engagement with critical questions in comparative politics and development studies.