About
Zachary F. Peskowitz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Emory University. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Economics from Stanford Graduate School of Business (2012). Prior to Emory, he served as an Assistant Professor at Ohio State University. His research focuses on American politics, particularly the interplay between elections and policy outcomes, with emphasis on electoral systems, legislative behavior, and education governance. His work explores how electoral reforms influence polarization, the effects of minority representation on school district policies, and the dynamics of political advertising in digital vs. traditional media. Key themes include voter behavior, policy implementation, and institutional privatization. He has published in top journals such as the American Political Science Review and the American Journal of Political Science. His research often employs rigorous quantitative methods and real-world case studies to address pressing questions in contemporary political science.
- Education: Ph.D., Political Economics, Stanford Graduate School of Business (2012)
Research interests span electoral politics, public policy efficacy, and governance structures. Notable projects include analyses of school board election demographics, the impact of charter schools on civic engagement, and the role of partisan polarization in legislative decision-making. His collaborative work with colleagues like Vladimir Kogan and Stéphane Lavertu has advanced understanding of education governance challenges and democratic participation mechanisms. Peskowitz’s publications consistently highlight the importance of methodological innovation in studying political processes, from survey design to institutional analysis.
