Lanny Martin

Lanny Martin is a Full Professor of Political Science at Bocconi University's School of Economics, Politics and Decision Sciences. He is also a research fellow at the Dondena Centre for Research on Social Dynamics and Public Policy. His academic career spans over two decades, with significant contributions to comparative political institutions and coalition governance.

• Educational background: PhD in Political Science (University of Rochester, 2000)

Research interests focus on comparative political institutions, legislative politics, political economy, and coalition government. His work examines how institutional structures shape policy outcomes and party interactions in parliamentary systems. Key teaching areas include democratic representation, European politics, parties and elections, and executives and legislatures.

Publications demonstrate a sustained focus on parliamentary democracies, with particular emphasis on coalition dynamics (4/6 articles), legislative processes (3/6), and institutional design. Methodological diversity includes formal modeling, comparative case studies, and advanced statistical techniques like copula approaches.

Current affiliations:

• Professor of Political Science, Bocconi University
• Research Fellow, Dondena Centre for Research on Social Dynamics and Public Policy (Politics and Institutions unit)