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Dr. An Chen is an Honorary Fellow in the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University (1993). His research focuses on comparative democratic politics, Chinese political systems, rural governance, and tax policy. He is the author of the seminal three-volume work The Principles of Democratic Politics (2024), and has published extensively on topics such as peasant protests, fiscal reforms, and rural governance dynamics in China. His recent work analyzes the impact of land requisition policies on peasant livelihoods and the transformation of rural governance structures post-agricultural tax abolition. Dr. Chen’s academic contributions span over three decades, with notable publications including Transformation of Governance in Rural China (2015) and Failure of Organizational Control (2007). He advises on Chinese political economy and teaches courses on comparative democratic politics and contemporary Chinese politics.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Yale University, 1993
- M.Phil., M.A., LL.M. (degrees unspecified)
Research Interests:
- Democratic theory and transitions
- Chinese rural governance and fiscal policies
- Peasant movements and resource allocation
- Inequality and class politics
- Comparative political systems
Key Publications Trends: Dr. Chen’s work consistently bridges political theory with empirical analysis of China’s socio-political landscape. Recent studies emphasize structural transformations in rural governance, the socio-economic impacts of tax reforms, and the interplay between economic liberalization and political stability. His 2024 book synthesizes decades of research into foundational principles of democratic institutions and their applicability to diverse political contexts.
Grants & Lab Affiliations: No specific grants or lab affiliations are mentioned in the provided materials.
