Kevin Morrison

Kevin Morrison is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh and former President of the Faculty at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). He earned his PhD in Political Science from Duke University in 2007. His research focuses on fiscal foundations of political stability, taxation, and representation. Notably, his 2009 article in International Organization won the Robert O. Keohane Award, and he received the 2015 GSPIA Teacher of the Year award.

Education: PhD in Political Science (Duke University, 2007).

Research Interests: Morrison’s work examines how fiscal policies and taxation systems influence political stability, with a focus on comparative governance frameworks. His book Nontaxation and Representation (Cambridge University Press) explores the intersection of fiscal practices and democratic legitimacy.

Legacy: To honor his contributions, Duke University established the Kevin Morrison Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, supporting PhD students nearing dissertation completion. His battle with cancer was marked by resilience, celebrated by colleagues for his intellect and collegiality.