Sebastian M. Saiegh

Sebastian M. Saiegh is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego. His research spans comparative politics, positive political theory, and political economy, with a primary focus on Latin American countries, particularly Argentina. Previously, he taught at the University of Pittsburgh and earned his PhD from New York University in 2004.

Professor Saiegh's educational background includes:

• PhD in Comparative Politics, New York University, 2004

His research interests encompass institutional design and change, political institutions' effects on policy outcomes, political risk assessment through financial markets, and legislative behavior in Latin America. He has made significant contributions to understanding sovereign debt, electoral systems, and democratization processes. His innovative work bridges political science with economics and data science, particularly through his sports analytics approach to social science questions.

Professor Saiegh's recent publication record demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach connecting political institutions with economic outcomes. His work increasingly focuses on using financial market data to measure political risk and uncertainty, showing how political events affect asset prices globally. He maintains a consistent research stream on Latin American political institutions while expanding into historical political economy questions about suffrage reform and democratization.

Notable scholarly achievements include:

• Author of "Ruling by Statute" (Cambridge University Press, 2010)
• Co-author of "Federalism, Argentine-Style" (Cambridge University Press, 2007)
• Co-editor of "La Nueva Economia Politica" (Eudeba, 1998)

Professor Saiegh has secured numerous research grants supporting his work on political economy and Latin American politics. His teaching includes innovative courses such as "Sports Analytics Approach to the Social Sciences" which demonstrates his commitment to methodological innovation in political science education. His publications appear in top journals including American Journal of Political Science, British Journal of Political Science, and Comparative Political Studies.