Daniel Treisman

Daniel Treisman is a Professor of Political Science at UCLA, a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and former editor of American Political Science Review. His research focuses on Russian politics/economics and comparative political economy.

Education: Ph.D. in Government (Harvard University), B.A. Hons. (Oxford University).

Research Interests: Russian political economy, decentralization, corruption, democratization, and authoritarian regimes. His work combines game theory, econometrics, and comparative analysis.

Awards:

• Guggenheim Fellowship
• German Marshall Fund Fellowship
• Smith Richardson Foundation Grant
• Hoover Institution National Fellowship

Publications: Recent works analyze modern authoritarianism, democracy risks, globalization impacts, and post-Soviet transitions. Research employs cross-national datasets and historical case studies.