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Andrew T. Little is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Department of Political Science. He holds academic appointments in Models & Politics, Methodology & Formal Theory, and Comparative Politics. His research focuses on formal models, experimental methods, and the political consequences of biased beliefs, with particular emphasis on authoritarian politics, information manipulation, and democratic measurement.
Little earned a B.A. from Carleton College and a Ph.D. from New York University, later teaching at Cornell University before joining Berkeley. His work bridges theoretical and empirical approaches, addressing topics like discriminatory policing, democratic backsliding, and conflict dynamics. Notable contributions include frameworks for measuring democratic erosion and analyzing motivated reasoning's impact on governance.
His research portfolio spans 30+ peer-reviewed articles, appearing in top journals like American Journal of Political Science and Journal of Politics. Key themes include:
- Behavioral explanations for biased beliefs and political polarization
- Quantitative models of authoritarian regimes and electoral fraud
- Ethical implications of information manipulation in democracy
Little currently serves as Associate Editor for the American Journal of Political Science. He teaches advanced courses in formal theory, quantitative methods, and game theory at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
