Mark Dincecco

Mark Dincecco is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan’s Department of Political Science, part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. He holds a PhD in Economics from UCLA. His research focuses on long-term historical factors shaping political and economic development, particularly in Europe and Eurasia. He has authored three influential books, including From Warfare to Wealth, which won the William Riker Best Book Award. Dincecco has held visiting roles at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and serves as Editor of the Elements in Political Economy Series for Cambridge University Press.

Education: PhD in Economics from UCLA (2006), MA in Economics (2003), BA summa cum laude in Economics and Philosophy from the University of Arizona (1999).

Research Interests: Political Economy, Economic Development, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Economic History. His work explores themes like state capacity, fiscal systems, and the interplay between warfare and economic growth.

Recent Contributions: Recent articles examine topics such as fiscal gridlock in Europe, income tax impacts on migration, and pre-colonial warfare’s legacy in India. His research bridges political science and economics, emphasizing long-run historical analysis.

Awards & Grants: Including the Hoover National Fellowship, NSF Grant SES-1227237, and multiple book awards. He has advised numerous PhD and undergraduate students, contributing to their academic and professional trajectories.

Professional Service: Editorships, editorial board roles, and extensive academic reviewing. He has organized workshops and conferences on political economy, state capacity, and historical development.