Kenneth Scheve

Dr. Kenneth Scheve is a leading political economist and Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame’s College of Arts & Letters. As the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Dean, he shapes academic strategy while conducting research at the intersection of domestic/international governance, inequality, redistribution, globalization, and climate politics. He co-chairs the International Political Economy Society and collaborates with institutions like Columbia University Press and Princeton University Press.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Economics (highest honors), University of Notre Dame
  • Ph.D., Harvard University

Research Focus: Scheve examines long-term economic change impacts, fairness in progressive taxation, and energy transition policies. His work combines historical analysis (e.g., 19th-century protectionism) with contemporary issues like climate governance and antitrust evolution.

Key Trends in Publications: Recent articles span antitrust policy, energy transition support, trade shocks, and democratic foundations. Co-authored with scholars like David Stasavage and Isabela Mares, these works appear in top journals such as the American Political Science Review and Comparative Political Studies.

• Awards & Recognition:
  • David A. Lake Award
  • Michael Wallerstein Award
  • Franklin L. Burdette/Pi Sigma Alpha Award
  • Robert O. Keohane Award
  • ISA Mentor Award
  • Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences