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David Switzer is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri, affiliated with the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs. His research focuses on the intersection of political science, public management, and normative theory, with a primary emphasis on water policy in the United States. He examines how political and administrative variables influence environmental policy implementation at the local level, particularly the organizational structures of water utilities and their responses to climatic, demographic, and political challenges. His work also explores democratic theory, urban policy, and environmental justice.
Switzer’s notable contributions include the 2022 book The Profits of Distrust, which investigates how declining trust in public institutions drives citizens toward commercial alternatives like bottled water, impacting democratic governance. This book earned the prestigious 2024 Lynton Keith Caldwell Award from the American Political Science Association.
His research trends highlight themes of public trust, policy responsiveness to climate change, and equity in water resource management. Recent studies address water affordability, utility governance during crises, and the implications of distrust in public services like transportation and policing.
Switzer collaborates on interdisciplinary projects and has published in top-tier journals such as Public Administration Review, Urban Affairs Review, and Policy Studies Journal. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy analysis, emphasizing the societal and political dimensions of environmental challenges.
