Maria Gallego

Maria Gallego is a Professor at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Director of the MS2Discovery Interdisciplinary Research Institute. Her research focuses on public economics, political economy, electoral systems, legislative bargaining, and intergovernmental federalism. She explores topics such as voter behavior, campaign strategies, and institutional governance across diverse political systems.

Her work employs formal and empirical models to analyze elections in countries like the US, Canada, and Turkey. Notable themes include electoral convergence, media impact on voting, and intergovernmental negotiation dynamics. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to political science and economics are evident through her extensive publication record.

Gallego advises students in political economy and electoral studies, though no current advisees are listed. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, political theory, and quantitative analysis. She is currently on sabbatical and can be reached at mgallego@wlu.ca.