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David Foster is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Florida State University (FSU), part of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley (2021), supported by a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. His research focuses on American political institutions, executive power, and the politics of housing, employing formal theory and quantitative methods. Notable work includes studies on presidential unilateralism, interest group lobbying's impact on executive orders, and local housing policy dynamics.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science, UC Berkeley, 2021
- MA in Political Science, UC Berkeley, 2016
- BA in Economics and Government, Hamilton College, 2010 (summa cum laude)
Research Interests: Foster’s work examines how institutions shape policymaking, particularly through executive action and local governance. He investigates the mechanisms behind presidential unilateralism, the evolution of administrative state structures, and conflicts over housing policy. His formal models and empirical analyses highlight pathways for democratic accountability and institutional reform.
Publications Trends: His articles explore themes like executive orders’ origins, the administrative state’s ideological roots, and NIMBY-driven housing conflicts. Recent work bridges electoral systems and distributive conflict, reflecting a broader focus on governance mechanisms.
Awards:
- Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award (Spring 2021)
- Certificate of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (Summer 2021)
Teaching and Mentorship: Foster has taught at FSU, Kenyon College, the London School of Economics, and UC Berkeley. Courses include the American Presidency, Game Theory, and Housing Policy. He has supervised MSc theses and mentored students in political analysis and public policy.
Collaborations: He frequently collaborates with Joseph Warren on projects like the NIMBY Problem and administrative state studies. No specific lab is listed, but his work involves interdisciplinary teams analyzing political institutions.
