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Brian Palmer-Rubin is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California’s Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on interest representation, political economy, and participatory institutions, with a regional specialization in Mexico. He has held prior positions at Marquette University and the Harvard Kennedy School.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of California, Berkeley (2015)
- M.A. in Latin American Studies, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (2009)
- B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Pomona College (2004)
- Postdoctoral Training: Democracy Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School (2015–2017)
Research Interests: His work examines how interest organizations navigate patronage politics, the role of transparency institutions in accountability, and policy innovation in Latin America. He employs mixed-methods approaches, including experiments, qualitative field research, and computational text analysis. Key themes include economic inequality, distributive politics, and civil society partnerships in Mexico.
Scientific Awards:
- Harold D. Lasswell Award for Best Dissertation in Public Policy (APSA)
- 2022 LAPIS Best Paper Award
- 2016 Latin American Studies Assoc. Mexico Section Social Sciences Essay Award
Collaborations & Grants: His projects emphasize policy impact through partnerships with Mexican civil society organizations, such as those involved in transparency initiatives. He has received grants supporting research on access-to-information institutions and participatory governance.
Teaching: Courses include Comparative Politics, Political Economy of Development, and graduate methods courses. He emphasizes data analysis and ethnographic approaches to address global challenges like polarization and inequality.
