Douglas Hecock

Douglas Hecock serves as Associate Professor of Political Science at Bucknell University and holds an Affiliated Faculty position in Latin American Studies. His academic career centers on comparative political analysis with deep regional expertise in Latin America, particularly examining institutional dynamics in Mexico.

Education:

• Ph.D. from University of New Mexico

Research Interests: Hecock specializes in democratization processes, political economy of development, and sector-specific analyses of foreign direct investment in Latin America. His work critically investigates how electoral competition interacts with globalization to shape education reform and social spending policies, with sustained focus on Mexico's political landscape and the role of powerful actors like the Mexican Teachers' Union. Methodologically, he combines quantitative analysis with institutional theory to uncover nuanced relationships between economic liberalization and political outcomes.

Publication Trends: Between 2006-2014, his scholarship consistently addressed Latin American political economy through five major publications. Key patterns include sectoral variations in FDI impacts, democratization's effect on education governance, and the tension between social spending commitments and global capital demands. His Mexico-focused work reveals how sub-national political competition mediates globalization's effects on education policy, while cross-national studies examine whether social spending deters or attracts foreign investment.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants: The provided text contains no information about graduate students, doctoral advisees, or externally funded research grants. His teaching portfolio includes core courses in Comparative Politics (POLS 205), Third World Politics (POLS 211), Latin American Politics (POLS 219), and Politics of Economic Development (POLS 290).

Research Infrastructure: No laboratories, research centers, or collaborative teams are referenced in the available documentation.