Michael Hall

Michael Hall serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Wichita State University's Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, specializing in international relations with research focusing on banking sector politics in developing economies, democratization processes, and political economy. His teaching portfolio includes International Relations, International Political Economy, U.S. Foreign Policy, and European Politics courses.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from University of California at Santa Barbara (2002)
• Master of Public and International Affairs from University of Pittsburgh (1993)

Professor Hall's scholarly contributions center on international political economy dynamics, evidenced by his monograph Exchange Rate Crises in Developing Countries: The Political Role of the Banking Sector and co-authored democratization research with Dinorah Azpuru. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical economic policy analysis in developing nations.

Professional recognition includes:

• 2019 John R. Barrier Distinguished Teaching Award in Humanities and Social Sciences (Wichita State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) for innovative teaching simulations and student mentorship

As an active member of the International Studies Association and Midwest Political Science Association, he maintains current scholarly engagement. No information regarding graduate student supervision or research grants appears in the source materials.