About
Richard Deeg is Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Professor of Political Science at Temple University. He received his BA from Macalester College and his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He previously served as Chair of the Department of Political Science (2010–2015) and as Treasurer of the Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics (2011–2014).
- Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Temple University
- Professor, Department of Political Science, Temple University
- Affiliated Faculty, Global Studies Program
Education:
- PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- BA, Macalester College
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Cologne
- Visiting Scholar, Social Science Research Centre, Berlin
Richard Deeg's research centers on German and European political economy, with a focus on institutional change, financial market regulation, and governance. He is a leading scholar on the varieties of capitalism framework and the politics of financial reform in Europe. His work explores the interplay between economic institutions, political coalitions, and regulatory shifts, particularly in the context of EU integration and banking union formation.
His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with comparative institutional analysis, corporate governance, and the political dynamics of financial systems. Themes across his articles include the resilience of national models, the transformation of capital markets, and the role of non-state actors in financial regulation. His work bridges political science, economics, and sociology, often appearing in interdisciplinary journals like Socio-Economic Review and Comparative Political Studies.
Scientific Awards and Fellowships:
- Fulbright Fellowship
- Jacob K. Javits Fellowship
- Outstanding Teaching Award (2003), American Political Science Association and Pi Sigma Alpha
Deeg has served on the editorial boards of Socio-Economic Review and German Politics and Society. His research has been supported by multiple fellowships and grants, reflecting its scholarly impact. He has advised on curriculum development and research strategy in political economy and European studies. As Dean, he oversees faculty affairs, research promotion, and strategic budgeting for the College of Liberal Arts.
Laboratories, Research Teams, and Projects:
While not tied to a lab, Deeg leads research initiatives on European political economy and institutional change. He collaborates with scholars across disciplines and institutions, particularly in Germany and the UK. His current work focuses on the politics of forming a banking union in the European Union, examining the tensions between national interests and supranational integration.
